Social Studies, 5 events in history

Christopher Columbus First voyage

Oct 19, 1492

Spain to North America. to establish a different trade route to asia.
Sailed with the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria

Hernando Cortes lands in Mexico

Nov 21, 1519

Finds land In Mexico, for gold and riches. Set westword with 11 ships.

Spanish Destroy Fort Caroline

Jul 28, 1565

The Spanish destroy Fort Caroline which is located in Florida.
They do it in 1565. They did it because they wanted to explore and to settle. How? During a hurricane, the battle only lasted for about an hour.

French destroy San Mateo in Florida

Jan 5, 1568

Because they wanted Florida for themselves. HOw? they killed everyone in the fort.

Juan de Onate settle New Mexico

Nov 4, 1598

why? Looking for Cibola
How? He took his 600 persons and 83 wagons. took it over by killing everyone.