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Period: Jan 1, 1490 to
A CENTURY LOOK OF EUROPEAN EXPLORATION TO CA
How did a century, 100 years, of European exploration (1500-1600) change the future of what is today in California? (Think about it) -
Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus Leaves Spain
He set sail from Spain in search of a new route to Asia. He had arrived to what appears to be the Carribean Islands (right by Central America) -
Jul 29, 1504
Hernan Cortés arrives in New Spain (Mexico)
Originally from Spain, he hears stories about gold in New Spain. He decides to become a colonist, to create a colony, and take over any goods the land provids. -
Aug 13, 1521
Cortés Conquers the Aztec Empire
As he explored New Spain (Mexico), he finds a civilization of native people called the Aztecs. He captured the ruler of the Aztecs and takes over their land. -
Apr 11, 1533
Francisco de Ulloa travels up the west coast of New Spain (Mexico)
Under the ruling of Cortés, Ulloa travels up the west coast of what is today Mexico. The Spanish called this part of spain, the "Californias". Ulloa believed CA was an island (Baja California). -
Jun 27, 1542
Juan Cabrillo explored the coast of present day California
He was told by the viceroy of New Spain to explore the coast of California and go farther North than Cortés had gone. In September, he lands on a by and called it San Miguel. That place is now called San Diego. -
Feb 11, 1543
Bartolomé Ferrelo Takes After Cabrillo
Before Cabrillo died, the chief pilot Ferrelo took charge of Cabrillo's expedition in search of the Strait of Anion. He left Channel Islands, CA (Central area) and went up North to Oregan. All this area was called Alta California. -
Period: Jan 1, 1550 to Jan 1, 1570
What do you think happened here?
What do you think happened during these 20 years? Discuss with your partner. -
Jun 17, 1579
Francis Drake leaves England to Find the Northwest Passage.
Similar to Spain, the Queen of Engliand sent Drake to search a sea route from Europe to Asia. He was also told to attach Spanish ships and take their treasures away. -
Sebastián Cermeño lands in Drake's Bay (San Francisco Bay)
Spain sent Cermeño to take care of the gold and silver coings by having them travel through a large ship called a galleon. He lands in a bay, and calls it the Bay of San Francisco. He was at the exact same bay Drake was in 16 years earlier. -
Sebastián Vizcaíno Searches for a Safe Port for New Spain
New Spain's viceroy made Vizcaíno search for a safe port (Monterray Bay), where galleons could safely load and unload goods. He was also told to name all of the places where he anchored after Catholic saints.
