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Medieval Spain and Portugal, a series of campaigns by Christian states to recapture territory from the Muslims (Moors), who had occupied most of the Iberian Peninsula in the 7th century.
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In 1094, El Cid conquered the region of Valencia with his troops and offered Valencia to King Alfonso. Alfonso accepted his offer of Valencia and El Cid was made Lord of Valencia . The Cid tried to maintain the Christian presence in the largely Moslem town. He ruled there until his death on July 10,1099.
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Christopher Columbus is sent by Ferdinand and Isabella to trade with the East and begin to spread there religion, but instead discovers the New World.
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Ponce De Leon goes to find the fountain of youth but ends up finding Florida.
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to discover the Pacific Ocean. He claimed it's shore's for Spain.
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Ferdinand Magellan and Jaun Sebastian del Cano are the first to voyage around the world.
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Hernan Cortes conquers Aztecs Emperor in mexico.
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Cabeza De Vaca traveled to Texas.
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Francisco Pizarro conquers the Incas in Peru by using advanced weapons
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Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incan Empire and establishes the city of Lima.
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Hernando De Soto colonized from the Carolinas to the Mississippi River.
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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado explored the South West of America
