Spanishexploration

Spanish Exploration

By EliseC2002
  • Aug 3, 1492

    Columbus First Voyage

    Columbus First Voyage
    He was looking for a west water route to Asia/ India. He found the New World , but he didn't know it was the New World. This was important because the Sapnish Started exploring North America, becvause of all the riches he had found.
  • Jan 1, 1519

    Cortes's Voyage

    Cortes's Voyage
    Cortes conquered Mexico. He conquered the Aztects and leader Montazuna. This was important because he sparked the intrest of many people to explore North Americaand South America, because he found so much gold.
  • Jan 1, 1519

    Pineda's Voyage

    Pineda's Voyage
    Pineda mapped the Gulf of Coast. From Florida- Texas. The mapping led to others exploring the land on the Gulf Coast.
  • Apr 15, 1528

    DeVaca Voyage pt. 1

    DeVaca Voyage pt. 1
    DeVaca's leader was Narváez. The purpose of the expedition was to occupy some land.
  • Nov 6, 1528

    DeVaca Discovers Texas

    DeVaca Discovers Texas
    He shipwrecked on a sandy land of the coast of Texas. DeVaca was there for about eight years. He had incountered the Karankawas, Jumanos and the Coahulitecans.
  • Jan 1, 1539

    Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey

    Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey
    Fray Marcos went looking for the 7 cities of Cibola. He tells the Spanish about these beautiful golden cities. This makes them want to explore the cite.It was evidence provided in his 1539 report that triggered launch of the expedition the following year. Esteban was enslaved by one of the soilders but was able to translate with the Indians. He then occumpied Fray Marcos.
  • May 25, 1539

    Moscoso’ Expedition

    Moscoso’ Expedition
    Hernando De Soto's expedition to explore La Florida-today's southeastern United States-and to obtain gold and other riches from the native peoples of the North American continent.
  • Apr 1, 1540

    Coronado’s expedition

    Coronado’s expedition
    The entire army marched east to the Texas panhandle, and in May Coronado and thirty horsemen rode north to Quivira, which was located in Kansas. Again finding no wealth, they returned to the Albuquerque area.He discovered the Grand Conyon and the Palo Duro Canyon. If him and his men didn't then our history wouldn't be found out until later. Texas would have less history and an uncovered landmark. Also would the U.S.