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Spanish Exploration

By jackwelsh
  • Aug 3, 1492

    Columbus' first voyage

    Columbus' first voyage
    He was looking for a water route to cathay and gold. He found the americas. This inspired further exploration.
  • Jun 2, 1519

    pinedas voyage

    pinedas voyage
    He was the first person to map the Texas coast.
  • Aug 15, 1521

    Cortez voyage

    Cortez voyage
    He conquered current day Mexico city. The tribe he conquered were the Aztecs. This really flamed exploration because the main city was almost completely made of gold.
  • Jun 27, 1527

    devaca's voyage part 1

    devaca's voyage part 1
    The leader was Narvaez. They're job was to check Pinedas map
  • Nov 6, 1528

    Devaca discovers Texas

    Devaca discovers Texas
    He was shipwrecked here. He was missing for 8 years. he met the Jumanos, Karankawas, and the Coahuiltecans.
  • Jan 1, 1536

    fray marcos and esteban journey

    fray marcos and esteban journey
    The jouney was to find Cibola. Esteban was murdered by Zuni Indians for demanding food and women. Fray Marcos reported seeing Cibola.
  • May 25, 1539

    Moscoso's expedition

    Moscoso's expedition
    De Soto was the leader before he caught a disease and died. They discovered the Mississippi river.
  • Feb 23, 1540

    Coranado's expedition

    Coranado's expedition
    He was looking for Cibola and Quivera. Turk was his guide for the second part. He strangled Turk for lying. He discovered harsh land mean Indians and no gold. He ended exploration in Texas.