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Period: Jan 8, 1400 to
Spanish Explorers
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May 8, 1492
Columbus sets sail the ocean blue
Columbus sets sail on the ocean blue in search of India for spices. -
Period: Jan 8, 1500 to
Spanish Explorers
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Jan 8, 1521
Hernando Cortes fights the Aztects
In 1521, Cortez attacks the Aztects in Tenochtitlan then deafeats them took their riches and named the city Mexico City. -
Jan 9, 1535
Hernando Cotez reaches Baja California
Cortes sailed north from Mexico's west coast in search of of the Strait of Anian but instead reaches Baja California -
Sep 15, 1540
Cotez claims Baja California to himself
Cortez claims Baja California to himself, but this was his last journey to America. He returned to Spain without ever finding the Strait of Anian. -
May 15, 1542
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sets out to explore Alta California
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Mar 10, 1577
Drake crossed the Atlantic ocean
Drake crossed the Atlantic ocean. Hr sailed through the Strait of Anian. He becsme the first English sailor to reach the west coast of America
