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718
Reconquista
Medieval Spain and Portugal, a series of campaigns by Christian states to recapture territory from the Muslims (Moors), who had occupied most of the Iberian Peninsula in the 7th century. -
1094
El Cid conquers the city of Valencia from the Moors.
In 1094, El Cid conquered the region of Valencia with his troops and offered Valencia to King Alfonso. Alfonso accepted his offer of Valencia and El Cid was made Lord of Valencia . The Cid tried to maintain the Christian presence in the largely Moslem town. He ruled there until his death on July 10,1099. -
1492
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus is sent by Ferdinand and Isabella to trade with the East and begin to spread there religion, but instead discovers the New World. -
1513
Ponce De Leon
Ponce De Leon goes to find the fountain of youth but ends up finding Florida. -
1513
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to discover the Pacific Ocean. He claimed it's shore's for Spain. -
1519
Ferdinand Magellan and Jaun Sebastion del Cano
Ferdinand Magellan and Jaun Sebastian del Cano are the first to voyage around the world. -
1520
Hernan Cortes
Hernan Cortes conquers Aztecs Emperor in mexico. -
1528
Cabeza De Vaca
Cabeza De Vaca traveled to Texas. -
1531
Francisco Pizarro Conquers
Francisco Pizarro conquers the Incas in Peru by using advanced weapons -
1532
Francisco Pizarro
Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incan Empire and establishes the city of Lima. -
1538
Hernando De Soto
Hernando De Soto colonized from the Carolinas to the Mississippi River. -
1540
Francisco Vasquez
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado explored the South West of America
