european explorers of California

By Jacksanfil
  • Jan 1, 1492

    Columbus discovered America!

    Columbus discovered America!
    Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. Columbus discovered America because he was trying to find an easy route to get between Spain and Asia.
  • Jan 1, 1521

    Hernan Cortes took New Spain

    Hernan Cortes took New Spain
    In 1521 Hernan Cortes was trying to find a water way though North America. He didn't end up finding the water way, but he did end up taking New Spain from the Aztecs.
  • Jan 1, 1539

    It's not an Island

    It's not an Island
    In 1539 a man named Francisco de Ulloa was in search of a mysterious strait. Francisco discovered that Baja California was not an island. He found out that it was a penninsula.
  • Jan 1, 1542

    Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first European sailor to find Alta California

    Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first European sailor to find Alta California
    In 1542 Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was also an explorer who was looking for a water way. Only he did not find a water way like he was looking for. Juan landed in Alta California, being the first European to find Alta California.
  • Jan 1, 1579

    Francis Drake had been asked to go on an expidition by Queen Elizabeth

    Francis Drake had been asked to go on an expidition by Queen Elizabeth
    In 1579 Queen Elizabeth had asked a man named Francis Drake a question.The question was if Drake could go on a quest to keep treasure away from Spain. Francis did accept this quest ,and ended up coming back succesfully and honorable.

  • Sebastion Vizcaino named many famous bays and harbors

    Sebastion Vizcaino named many famous bays and harbors
    Sebastion Vizcano sailed on an expedition to Alta California in 1602. As he sailed up the coast Vizcano named many bays and harbors.

  • Vitus Bering found a waterway between Asia and North America

    Vitus Bering found a waterway between Asia and North America
    Vitus Bering, working for Russia discoverd one of the greatest discoveries you could find in 1728. He found a water way between Asia and North America.

  • Jose de Galvez sent spanish settlers to start a colony in Alta California

    Jose de Galvez sent spanish settlers to start a colony in Alta California
    In 1769 a man sent Spanish settlers to start a colony in Alta California. The man was named Jose de Galvez. He was a leader in New Spain. He wanted to keep the land away from others.

  • Felipe de Neve became govoner of Alta California

    Felipe de Neve became govoner of Alta California
    In 1775 a man named Felipe de Neve became governor. He wanted to send send more settlers to Alta California. He did end up sending the settlers.

  • James Cook made the Pacific coast of the map

    James Cook made the Pacific coast of the map
    James Cook was from Britian. In 1778 the britian warrior was sailing for another water route. He didn't get the chance to find the route, but he did end up making the Pacific coast of the map.