Mr. Flynn's Project Based Capstone for Texas Explorers (timeline)

Reconquista

718

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.

El Cid conquers the city of Valencia from the Moors.

1094

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.

Christopher Columbus

1492

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.

Ponce De Leon

1513

Ponce De Leon goes to find the fountain of youth but ends up finding Florida.

Vasco Nunez de Balboa

1513

Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to discover the Pacific Ocean. He claimed it's shore's for Spain.

Ferdinand Magellan and Jaun Sebastion del Cano

1519

Ferdinand Magellan and Jaun Sebastian del Cano are the first to voyage around the world.

Hernan Cortes

1520

Hernan Cortes conquers Aztecs Emperor in mexico.

Cabeza De Vaca

1528

Cabeza De Vaca traveled to Texas.

Francisco Pizarro Conquers

1531

Francisco Pizarro conquers the Incas in Peru by using advanced weapons

Francisco Pizarro

1532

Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incan Empire and establishes the city of Lima.

Hernando De Soto

1538

Hernando De Soto colonized from the Carolinas to the Mississippi River.

Francisco Vasquez

1540

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado explored the South West of America