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Oct 26, 1492
columbus
started the spanish exploring in north america because of the riches he found. -
Oct 26, 1519
Cortes
He sparked the interest of many people to explore north an south america because he found so much gold. -
Oct 26, 1519
Pineda 's
His map of the coast led to others exploring the land on the gulf coast. -
Oct 26, 1528
De Vaca
search for gold in florida with the leader Narvez. -
Oct 26, 1530
Fray Marcos and Esteban
conquistador Coronado is sent to find this golden city. -
Oct 26, 1537
De Vaca
There are 7 cities of gold, outcome people begin to explore texas to find cibola 1528/1537. -
Oct 26, 1539
Moscoso
Gave the same basic report that Coronado gave. Spain would not return for 150 years beacuse of these reports. -
Oct 26, 1540
Coronado
Explored 5 states looking for the 7 cities of Cibola and later looking for Quivera on the 2nd part of the trip.
