Spanish colonization Ryker D

  • Sep 27, 1519

    Pineda

    Pineda
    Maps Gulf of Mexico. Hernán Cortés Was Pinedas rival and arrested his messengers. When the ships neared Florida a storm pushed them near the coasts so they stayed by it and Pineda mapped the coast.
  • Sep 28, 1528

    Cabeza de Vaca

    Cabeza de Vaca
    Reports on explorations in Texas
  • Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

    Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
    First mission established
  • La Salle

    La Salle
    Settled in Fort St. Louis
  • San Antonio

    San Antonio
    San Antonio was founded
  • East Texas Missions

    East Texas Missions
    Moved to San Antonio. Founded by Father Jesus
  • San Jose

    San Jose
    Mission San Jose is completed and other missions were built.
  • Father Hidalgo's

    Father Hidalgo's
    Father Hidalgo's speech encourages Mexicans, Texans, and others to fight for independence.