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Oct 19, 1492
Christopher Columbus First voyage
Spain to North America. to establish a different trade route to asia.
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Nov 21, 1519
Hernando Cortes lands in Mexico
Finds land In Mexico, for gold and riches. Set westword with 11 ships. -
Jul 28, 1565
Spanish Destroy Fort Caroline
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. -
Jan 5, 1568
French destroy San Mateo in Florida
Because they wanted Florida for themselves. HOw? they killed everyone in the fort. -
Juan de Onate settle New Mexico
why? Looking for Cibola
How? He took his 600 persons and 83 wagons. took it over by killing everyone.
