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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
