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Nov 6, 1492
Columbus' Voyage
Christopher Columbus was looking for silk and spices in India. Instead he found the new world. This is important because it began the discovery of N. and S. America. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes' Voyage
He conquered Mexico and it was important because he sparked the interest of many people to explore North & South America because he found so much gold. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda's Voyage
He found a water route to the Pacific Ocean. It was important because it lead to others exploring the land on the Gulf Coast. -
Jan 1, 1528
De Vaca's Start Day
His leader was Narvez and the purpose was to search for gold in Florida with Narvez. -
Jan 1, 1528
De Vaca Discovers Texas
He discovered texas when they set off on boats and were hit by a Gale and washed up on Galveston, Tx and his men left him and Narvez by themselves. -
Jan 1, 1539
Fray Marcos And Esteban
To study the land to the North & verify the 7 golden cities. There was nothing and he was punished because he lied and he reported that there was a city of gold that was bigger than Mexico and it was a lie and ended up as a Indian Village. -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso'
His Leader was De Soto. The purpose was to search for gold. Instead he discovered the Mississippi River and explored Florida to Texas. He had gave the same report as Coronado did. Which was Spain would not return for 150 years. -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado' Expidition
To find the 7 cities og gold for Spain. The two cities were Quivera and Cibola.With the report & Moscoso's the Spanish do not return with any major expiditions for 150 years.
