Spanish Exploration

  • Columbus'
    Jan 1, 1492

    Columbus'

    1) started the Spanish exploring in North America because of the riches the found 2) made 4 trips
  • Cortes
    Jan 1, 1519

    Cortes

    He sparke the interest of many people to explore North and South American because h find to much.
  • Pineda
    Jan 1, 1519

    Pineda

    His map of the coast let to others exploring the land on the Gulf coast.
  • Fary Marcos and esteban
    Jan 1, 1527

    Fary Marcos and esteban

    Conquistador Coronado is sent to find this golden city Fray Marcos Confirms exists.
  • De Vaca
    Jan 1, 1528

    De Vaca

    1)reported:There are of 7 cities of Gold or Cibola and said people should go into Texas.Texas is a good place to be.This made people want to explore in Texas to find it. 2)outcome:People begin to explore Texas to find Cibola.
  • Moscoso's
    Jan 1, 1539

    Moscoso's

    Gave the same basic report that Coronado gave. Spain would not return for 150 years because of this report.
  • Coronado's
    Jan 1, 1540

    Coronado's

    Reported:Do not got to Texas. The land offers nothing for the Spanish.No Gold, harsh land and some different Indians. Outcome:with this report and Moscoso's the Spanish do not return with any major expeditions for 150 years.