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Spanish Exploration

  • Columbus
    Jan 1, 1492

    Columbus

    Columbus's goal was to find a water route to Asia. He discovered North and South America, which he thought was India. The Bahamas were he first landing. He started the Spanish Exploring in North America because of the gold he found.
  • Pineda's Voyage
    Jun 2, 1519

    Pineda's Voyage

    His gaol was to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. He explored from coast of Flordia to Texas. He possibly discovered the Rio Grande River. He maped the coast which led to others exploring the land on the Gulf Coast.
  • Cortes
    Nov 8, 1519

    Cortes

    Cortes's goal was to find gold. He conquered the Aztects. He brought back 6 million$ in gold (99 tons of gold) by 1570. The Indians were afraid of the "god like" worriors.
  • De Vaca Voyage Start Day
    Apr 15, 1528

    De Vaca Voyage Start Day

    His goal was to search for gold in Flordia with the leader Narvez. He was the first to explore Texas, He was also the first to write about the Texas Indians.
  • Fray Maros
    Jan 1, 1539

    Fray Maros

    His goal was to study the land to the north and verify the 7 cities of gold. The area he explored was Texas and New Mexico. His discoveries were told of seeing a city filled with gold, but it was foolers gold.
  • Moscoso' Expedition
    Nov 15, 1539

    Moscoso' Expedition

    His goal was to search for gold. He discovered the Mississippi River. He Explored Flordia to Texas. He gave bad reports and made Spain have a decision to leave it alone for 150 years.
  • Cornado's Expedition
    Jan 1, 1540

    Cornado's Expedition

    His goal was to find 7 cities of gold for Spain. His Accomplishments were that he explored 5 states looking for Gold and later for Quivera.