Spanish exploration

  • Columbus' first voyage
    Aug 3, 1492

    Columbus' first voyage

    Set sail to find a quicker trade route to Asia. He didn't find it but he did discover the new world and spainards started to colonize it.
  • Pinedas's voyage
    Jan 1, 1519

    Pinedas's voyage

    He was trying to find a water passage from the Gulf to the Orient. He wanted to get gold. He mapped out the Gulf Coast which sparked intrest by others.
  • Cortes voyage
    Nov 8, 1519

    Cortes voyage

    Cotes conquered in Mexico and he conquered the Aztecs. He sparked the interest of many people because of all of the gold
  • DeVaca discovers Texas
    Jan 1, 1528

    DeVaca discovers Texas

    He shipwrecked in texas and was there for a few years. He net the Karankawas while he was there
  • DeVaca Voyage Part 1
    Jun 17, 1528

    DeVaca Voyage Part 1

    He wanted to claim land for spain. His leader was the Spain queen and king.