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Christopher Columbus started the Spanish exploring in North America because of the riches he found. He was also ccredited for discovering the New World and he brought back gold and other goods. This was important because he found land, goods, and a new trade route.
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Hernán Cortés sparked the interest of many people to explore North and South America because he found so much gold there. He also conquered the Aztecs and leader Montezuma. His voyage was important because he brought back over 100 tons of gold and he made others want to explore North and South America.
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Pineda was the first to map the gulf of Mexico and his map led to others exploring the land on the Gulf Coast.
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Coronado searched for Cibola and Quivara. His guide for the second part of his expedition was "the Turk" which he strangled. He discovered the Grand Canyon.
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De Vaca's leader was Narvez and the purpose of his expedition was to search for gold in Florida..
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They decided to travel farther when they hit Tampa Bay. He was shipwrecked, dehydrated, out of food, and in an overall unwell condition. He stayed in Texas for 4 years. DeVaca encounters the Karankawa, Jumanos, and Coahuitelcans.
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The purpose of the journey was to find wealthy northern cities. Esteban was shot down by the indians and died. Marcos reported that there was a city of gold. (Cibola)
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Hernando de Soto was the leader and he died of a fever on May 21, 1542 at the Mississippi River. They discovered the MIssissippi River.
