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Colombus wanted to find sea routes to the East. He found the New World ala America and it is important because we wouldn't be here today without his discovery.
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He conquered the Aztec Empire and claimed Mexico for Spain
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He confirmed that Florida was not an island as was thought. He aslo explored the Gulf Coast.
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DeVaca set sail from Spain. The leader of the expedition was Narvaez. He landed in Florida and ended up in Galveston. He lost three boats. He became a medicine man and worked withe Karankawan Indians;
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DeVaca ended up in Texas by shipwreck. He was there from 1529-1534.
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He set sail with DeSoto. He was seeking gold and riches from the native people. He was the last to explore the Mississippi area. He reached Mexico.
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He was looking for the Seven Cities of Gold, (Cibola). He discovered the Grand Canyon.
