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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus' first voyage
Columbus sailed west for a route to Asia (India) to find gold. He found Indians, and very little gold. It was important because Columbus discovered The Americas. -
Oct 26, 1519
Pineda's first voyage
In 1519, the Spanish ordered Pineda to explore the gulf of mexico. He was important because his map was forwarded to the governor. -
Aug 21, 1521
Cortes voyage
Cortes conquered the Aztecs in Mexico and claimed the land for Spain. It was important because he was a Spanish conquistador and he defeated the Aztecs. -
Oct 26, 1527
DeVaca's voyage Part 1
DeVaca's leader was Narváez. He had to explore North American Mainland, Florida, and Mexico. He shipwrecked in Texas and stayed there for 1 year. -
Oct 27, 1539
Fray Marcos and Estaban
Fray Marcos and Esteban were looking for the 7 cities of gold. They went to a Indian village and Esteban got killed by the Indians. Fray Marcos reported that he saw the seven cities of gold himself. He also reported that Esteban was dead. -
Oct 28, 1541
Coronado's expedition
Coronado was searching for the seven cities of gold. He had a guide named "The Turk" that guided him. When they found no cities of gold, Coronado killed him. He buried him and then, digged him up to throw him into the river. Coronado was important because, he discovered more Indians and discovered the southern half of America. -
May 21, 1542
Mosocos' expedition
His leader, Hernando de soto, were looking for the seven cities of gold and when Mosocos came back to De Soto, he reported that there was no gold, harsh land, and mean Indians. Hernando died of a fever.
