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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus' first voyage
Columbus was looking for a water route to Asia/India. He found gold and other goods to start a permanent settlement. -
Oct 25, 1504
Cortes voyage
He conquered Mexico and Montezuma. It was important because he sparked the interest of many people explore North and South America. -
Oct 25, 1519
Pineda's voyage
He explored water passage to the Pacific ocean. He inspired more explores to explore gulf coast that lead to colony. -
Oct 25, 1528
DeVaca voyage
His leader was Narvez, the purpose was to find gold. -
Oct 26, 1528
DeVaca discovers Texas
This happened when he said people should go to Texas.He was there for 11 years. He met cibola. -
Oct 26, 1539
Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey
Their purpose was to study the land to the north evaluate. Esteban was killed because by one of the villagers for demanding their woman and food. Fray Marcos reported that there was a golden city so he went to look for it. -
Oct 26, 1540
Coronado expedition
The two cities he looked for is Arizona and New Mexico. His guide was looking for the 7 cities of gold. He discover the 7 cities of gold. The importance of the journey was Moscoso's the Spanish do not return with any major expeditions. -
Oct 26, 1542
Moscoso expedition
The leader was Corondano, he reported that Spain would not return for 150 years.
