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He was looking for a water route shortcut to Asia/India. He found America, This is important because he helped start exploration in the New World.
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He conquered the Aztec Empire, in this event he found 99 tons of gold. This was important because he interested people to explore the New World.
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His voyage failed because he didnt find a water passage. He sailed the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, exploring what is now Western Florida. This was important because it encouaged people to explore further along the coast. (map)
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DeVaca's leader was Naraez. They wanted to find gold, DeVaca was the only one hold accountant.
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De Vaca becomes shipwrecked in Galveston and is helped by the Karankawa Indians. He was there for 4 years with the Indians.
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Fray Marcos explored the land north of Mexico City to find out about the area.
Esteban was killed by a villager from Cibola. Fray Marcos reported seeing a sparkling, golden building. -
The leader of the Moscoso expedition was Desoto.
Desoto died and was thrown in the Mississippi River.
Moscoso explored Texas through Florida and went on to explore East Texas. -
Coronado's expedition searched for and discovered Texas and Arizona.
His guide for 2nd part was Turk who he put to death.
Coronado discovered Southwest America.
Most importantly he gave claim for Spain to this area.
