Spanish exploration

Spanish Exploration

  • Jan 1, 1492

    Colubus' First Voyage

    Colubus' First Voyage
    Christopher Colubus was sailing across seas so he could find riches in Cathway
  • Period: Jan 1, 1492 to Jan 1, 1537

    Spanish Exploration

  • Jan 1, 1519

    Cortes Voyage

    Cortes Voyage
    Cortes Wanted to find gold in Mexico.
  • Jan 1, 1519

    Pineda's Voyage

    Pineda's Voyage
    Water route to pacific ocean
  • Jan 1, 1528

    DeVaca Voyage

    DeVaca Voyage
    Search for gold in Florida with the leader Narvez
  • Jan 1, 1537

    DeVaca Discovers Texas

    DeVaca Discovers Texas
    He was washed to shore on Galveston Island
  • Jan 1, 1539

    Fray Marcos and Estaban Journey

    Fray Marcos and Estaban Journey
    His purpose was to study the land to the north and evaluate. He reported seeing a beautiful grand and golden city.
  • Jan 1, 1539

    Moscoso Expedition

    Moscoso Expedition
    De Soto was the leader, he died and Moscoso took over for him. They discovered the Mississippi River.
  • Jan 1, 1540

    Coronado's Expedition

    Coronado's Expedition
    He searched for Florida and Texas, He goes with Turk and and Turk lied because he wanted to find his original tribe, so he dug his own grave and Coronado killed him. Coronado discovered the Palo Duro Canyon and the Grand Canyon. Coronado wanted to find the 7 cities of gold for Spain.