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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus Voyage
Christopher Columbus Columbus' goal was to find a west water route to Asia/India. He discovered the New World (North and South America) but did not know it. And he brought back gold, and other goods. He explored Caribbean Islands Bahamas was the first landing. The imortance: Started the Spanish exploring in North America because of the riches he found. And he made 4 trips. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes Voyage
cortes Cortes' goal was to find gold. He conquered Aztecs and leader Montezuma. He brought back 6,000,000 dollars worth of gold which is 99 tons of gold by 1570. He explored Mexico. He discovered the Aztec Empire. He sparked the interest of many people to explore North and South America becasue he found so much gold. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda Voyage
Pineda's goal was to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. He wa sthe first to map the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas. He made a report of the region. He also explored the coast from Florida to Texas. He possibly discovered the Rio Grande River. The importance is his map of the coast led to others exploring the land on the Gulf Coast. -
Jan 1, 1528
Cabeza De Vaca voyage start day
Cabeza De Vaca He performed the first "surgery" in Texas as a medicine man. He reported there were 7 cities of goldor cibola and said people should go into Texas. This made people want to explore in Texas to find it. -
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Jan 1, 1539
Frar Marcos and Esteban journey
Their goal was to study the land to the North and to verify the 7 cities of gold. They explored Texas and New Mexico. Their discoveries are told of seeing a city filled with gold. Looked larger than Mexico City. And conquistador coronado is sent to find this golden city. -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso
Goal- To search for gold.
Accomplishments- Discovered the Mississippi River.
Area Explored- Florida to Texas.
Discoveries- Mississippi River
Significance and Outcome- Gave the same report Coronado gave. Spain would not return for 150 years because of these reports. -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado
His goal was to find the 7 citites of gold for Spain. He explored 5 states looking for the 7 cities of cibola and later looking for Quivera on the 2nd part of the trip. He explored Texas- North in the Panhandle. Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, and Oklahoma. His discoveries were Texas- Palo Duro Arizona- Grand Canyon. He tells people that Texas is no good because it has no gold, harsh land, etc.
