Ship

Spanish Exploration

By Gio1231
  • Columbus
    Oct 12, 1492

    Columbus

    His goal was to find a west water route to India/Asia. He found gold, native americans and discovered the new world
  • Cortes
    Mar 1, 1519

    Cortes

    Cortes conquered Aztecs and the leader Montezuma. It was important so that he could explore Mexico. He brought 6 million dollars back worth of gold
  • Pineda
    Jun 2, 1519

    Pineda

    His goal was to discover a water route to the pacific ocean. He could of possibly discovered the Rio Grande. It was important because he could map Florida to Texas and he could navigate easily with his map
  • Devaca Voyage Start
    Jan 1, 1528

    Devaca Voyage Start

    Narvez is the leader. His purpose was to help Narvez look for gold in Texas.
  • Devaca (Galveston)
    Apr 15, 1528

    Devaca (Galveston)

    Devaca shipwrecked and landed on what is now Galveston Island.
  • Fray Marcos and Esteban
    Jan 1, 1539

    Fray Marcos and Esteban

    In 1539 they head north from Mexico City. Someone reported seeing one of the 7 cities of Cibola
  • Moscoso
    Jan 1, 1539

    Moscoso

    His goal was to search for gold but instead he discovered the Mississipi River. Desoto was the leader but he died.
  • Coronado
    Jan 1, 1540

    Coronado

    Coronado wanted to find the 7 cities of gold for Spain and he explored 5 states looking for them.