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Aug 3, 1492
Exploration
Columbus led his first expedition westward -
Sep 5, 1498
Sailing
Columbus reached South America -
Nov 18, 1500
Spain and South America
Spain was taking control of much of South America -
Apr 3, 1508
Juan Ponce de Leon
Juan Ponce de Leon explored and settled the island of Puerto Rico. -
Nov 18, 1513
Florida
Ponce de Leon set out out with shios and crew,witch landing him on the east coast of Florida -
Feb 1, 1539
Hernando
Hernando de Soto sailed with a military expidition from Havana, Cuba, to the west coast of Florida. -
May 8, 1566
South Carolina
Juan Pardo and Hernando Boyano led a small group of men to the South Caroliina coast