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Aug 3, 1492
Colombus' First Voyage
He was looking for a west water route to Asia\India. He discovered the New World (North and South America), gold, and Native Americans. The importance is that it brought the Spanish in North America because of the riches. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda's Voyage
He made the first map of the gulf coast from Florida to Texas. This was very important because it led to others exploring the land on the Gulf Coast. -
Feb 18, 1519
Cortes Voyage
He conquered the Aztecs and leader Montezuma and brought back gold. He sparked the interest of many people to explore North and South America because he found so much gold. -
Jan 1, 1528
DeVaca Voyage Start Day
Narvez was the leader. The purpose was to search for gold in Florida with the leader Narvez. -
Jan 1, 1537
DeVaca discovers Texas
He was in Texas for a few years. He was looking for the 7 cities of gold. -
Jan 1, 1539
Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey
The purpose of the journey was to study the land to the North and verify the 7 cities of gold. He told that he saw a city filled with gold that looked larger then Mexico City. The Conquistor Coronado is sent to find this golden city -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso' Expedition
The purpose was to search for gold. He discovered the Mississippi River. He gave the same basic report that Coronado gave Spain would not return for 150 years because of these reports -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado's expedition
He was trying to find the 7 cities of gold for spain. The two cities he really looked for was Cibola and Quivera. They were not to go to Texas because it offers no gold which it didn't and no one was there for 150 years.
