Spanish exploration

Spanish Exploration

By kaia nance
  • Aug 3, 1492

    Colombus

    Colombus
    Colombus was going to find a shorter way to Asia/India. When he saw land in the distance he thought it was Asia but it was the "New World". He landed on the Bahamas, where he found gold and goods.
  • Jun 2, 1519

    Pineda

    Pineda
    He was the first to map the gulf coast from Florida to Texas. He made a report of the region. His map led to others to exploring the land on the gulf coast.
  • Oct 30, 1519

    Cortes

    Cortes
    He conqured the Aztects and the leader Montezum. He brought back 6 millions of dollors in gold! He explored Mexico, he dicovered tons of gold and the Aztec empire.
  • Apr 12, 1528

    De Vaca

    De Vaca
    De Vacas' leader was Narves. The whole purpose was to help Narves find gold.
  • Nov 1, 1537

    De Vaca

    De Vaca
    He lived with the Karankawas for 4 years.
  • Oct 4, 1539

    Mosccoso

    Mosccoso
    De soto was his leader tillhe died then Moscoso became the leader. He was also im search of gold for Spain. He gave the same report that Corodado gave "land and indians are harsh" and the Spanish didnt come back to Texas in 150 years.
  • Nov 4, 1539

    Fray Marcos and Esteban

    Fray Marcos and Esteban
    His goal was to study the land to the North evaluate. He was told of seeing a golden city that looked larger then Mexico city.
  • Nov 4, 1540

    Coronado

    Coronado
    He was looking for gold for Spain. He found Arizona and the grand canyon. He told every one that there was no reason to go to Texas because the soil is not good it has no gold, harsh indians and land.