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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus first voyage
He was looking for a western water route to India/Asia
He found the new world, gold, and native americans. It is important because we would of not found north and south america for a long time. -
Feb 26, 1519
Cortes voyage
He conquered the aztecs and leader monteazuma in Mexico
It is important because he made many people want to explore north and south America because he found so much gold. -
Nov 4, 1519
Pineda's voyage
He made the first map of the Gulf from Florida to Texas. It is important because his map lead people to exploring the land on the gulf coast. -
May 7, 1528
De Vaca discovers Texas
He shipwrecked in Galvestonand was here 4 years. -
Sep 19, 1528
Devaca voyage starting day
The time span was starting at 1528 to 1537.
His leader was Narvez
The purpose of the expedition was to look for gold -
Jan 24, 1539
Moscoso' Expedition
The time span was 1539 to 1542.
His leader was Coronado
The purpose was to search for gold
He gave the same report that Coronado gave and they did not return for 150 -
Apr 8, 1539
Fray Marcos and Esteban's Journey
The purpose was to study the land.
He killed by the Zunis for demanding their women and food.
He told of seeing a city filled with gold and looked bigger than Mexico. -
Jul 9, 1540
Coranado's Expedition
The time span was 1540 to 1542.
He was looking for gold
He was searching for Cibola and Quivera
The importance of his journey was he found Palo Duro and the Grand Canyon
