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Jan 1, 1492
Columbus
looking for: find a west water route to Asia/India
found: new world, gold, and native ameicans
importance: -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes
where he conquered: Mexico
why it is important: found tons of gold -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda
what he did: made map of gulf coast
why it was important: led others to explore gulf coast -
Jan 1, 1528
DeVaca voyage start day
the leader: Narvaez
purpose of expedition: find gold -
Nov 6, 1528
DeVaca discovers texas
How he discovered texas: shipwrecked on gulf of texas
how long he was there: for about 8 years -
Jan 1, 1539
Fray Marcos and Estaban
purpose of journey: to study land up north
what happened: told of a city of gold
what fray marco reported: reported seeing a giant city made of gold -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso
leader: Desoto
purpose: search for gold
happened: thought as god by indians
importance: discovered missippi river -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado's expedition
looking for: 7 cities of gold
what 2 cities did he search for: north panhandle and new mexico'
importance: discovered palo duro and grand canyon
