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Explorers

By KaylaOlguin
  • Aug 3, 1492

    Columbus' first voyage

    Columbus' first voyage
    He was looking for gold and a new route to Asia.
    He successfully found gold and that made Queen Isabella pay to send him on a second voyage.
  • Jan 1, 1511

    Cortes

    Cortes
    He conquered the Aztec Empire.
    He claimed Mexico for Spain.
  • Jan 1, 1519

    Pineda

    Pineda
    He explored the Gulf Coast.
    His maps mark the first document in Texas history.
  • Jun 1, 1527

    DeVaca

    DeVaca
    Hernando de Soto was his leader.
    His mission was to claim Florida to Mexico for Spain.
  • Jan 1, 1532

    De Vaca

    De Vaca
    He got to Texas because he got shipwrecked at the coast.
    He met the Karankawas while he was there.
  • Jan 1, 1537

    Fray Marcos and Esteban

    Fray Marcos and Esteban
    There goal was to find news of any wealthy northern cities.
    Esteban died when he was sent to do a task for Fray Marcos.
  • Jan 1, 1540

    Coronado

    Coronado
    He searched for the seven irises of cibola.
    His guide was Fray Marcos
  • Jan 1, 1542

    Moscoso

    Moscoso
    Desoto was the leader.
    He died of fever.
    They found a new route to Spain