Explorers

Columbus sailed to find a west water route to Asia

Jan 1, 1492

Columbus was trying to find a west water route to Asia. Instead he ended up in America (the new world). But he did not know he was in the New World. He brought back gold and other goods.

Cortes was searching for gold

Jan 1, 1519

Cortes was searching for gold. He conquered Aztecs and the leader of Montezuma. Cortes brought back 6 million dollars worth of gold. He brought back back 99 tons of gold by 1576.

Pienda was trying to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

Jan 1, 1519

Pineda was the first to map the Gulf Coast. (Florida to Texas) He also made a report about the region.

De vaca and Esteban were seaching for gold with Narvez

Jan 1, 1528

First to explore Texas. tHey was also the first to give a report of Texas Indians. Also the first to perform surgery in Texas.

Frar Marcos and Esteban were trying to verify 7 cities of gold

Jan 1, 1539

did not accomplish anything. They told that they saw a city filled with gold and larger than Mexico City.

Desoto and Moscoso

Jan 1, 1539

They were searching for gold. They dicovered the mississippi river. They explored Florida to Texas. They reported same as Cornado

Cornado was looking for the 7 cities of gold.

Jan 1, 1540

Explored 5 states. began a 2nd trip looking for Quivera.