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Spanish Exploration

  • Columbus' first Voyage
    Aug 3, 1492

    Columbus' first Voyage

    In 1492, Columbus set sail ail from Spain to find an all-water route to Asia.Columbus discovered a new world, this was important because it gave explorers/settlers a new route and more land to explore and/or settle.
  • Cortes Voyage
    Jan 1, 1519

    Cortes Voyage

    Cortes conquered Aztecs and Leader Mon te Zuma. This was important becasue it sparked the interest of many people to explore North America and South America because he found so muich gold
  • PInedas Voyage
    Jan 1, 1519

    PInedas Voyage

    Pineda created the first map from florida to texas. HE also made a report of region. This was important because the map of the coast led to other explorers.
  • DeVaca Voyage Part 1 start day
    Jan 1, 1528

    DeVaca Voyage Part 1 start day

    Narvez was his leader and the purpose of the expedition was to search for gold in Florida.
  • DeVaca Discovers Texas
    Jan 1, 1537

    DeVaca Discovers Texas

    He was shipwrecked on a island off the coast of texas. He explored texas for 4-8 years.. He met Karankawa, Couhiltecans,and Jumano Indian Tribes.
  • Fray Marcos and Extaban Journey
    Jan 1, 1539

    Fray Marcos and Extaban Journey

    The purpose of this journey was to study the land to the north evaluate. Esteban was killed by the Zunis. Fray Marcos Reported seeing the most beautiful grand and golden city.
  • Moscoso Expedition
    Jan 1, 1539

    Moscoso Expedition

    Desoto was the leader, Desoto died in the Mississippi River.
    They discovered the Mississippi River
  • Coronados Expedition
    Jan 1, 1540

    Coronados Expedition

    He seearched for New Mexico and Arizxona. Quivera was his guide on the 2nd part. Quivera was
    He discovered Texas-Palo Duro, and Arizona-Grand Canyon.