Carrack

Spanish Exploration

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  • Aug 3, 1492

    Columbus First Voyage

    Columbus First Voyage
    Columbus's goal was to find a west water route to India. Instead he discovered the new world called America.
  • Feb 18, 1519

    Cortez Voyage

    Cortez Voyage
    Cortez goal was to find gold and he brought back 6 million dollars worth of gold. Cortez also conquerd the Aztects.
  • Oct 26, 1519

    Pineda's Voyage

    Pineda's Voyage
    Pineda's goal was to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. Pineda was the first to map the gulf coast from Florida to Texas.
  • Oct 26, 1528

    De Vaca Voyage start day.

    De Vaca Voyage start day.
    De Vaca's goal was to search for gold in Florida. The leader was Narvez.
  • Oct 26, 1528

    De Vaca Discovers Texas

    De Vaca Discovers Texas
    DeVaca and his soldiers traveled to Florida and made boats. Then they sailed to Texas by the Panhandle. DeVaca was there for 8 years.
  • Oct 26, 1539

    Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey

    Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey
    Fray Marcos and Esteban went to go and study the 7 cities of gold. They accomplished nothing. Cornado was sent to find the golden citie.
  • Oct 26, 1539

    Moscoso expedition

    Moscoso expedition
    Moscoso's goal was to find gold. He searched from Florida to Texas. He discovered the Mississippi River. His report was to not go to Texas.
  • Oct 26, 1540

    Coronado's Expedtion

    Coronado's Expedtion
    Coronado's goal was to find the 7 cities of gold for Spain. He searched for two cities and they were Cibola and Quivera. Coronado discovered the Palo Duro canyon in Texas and the Grand Canyon in Arizona.