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Jan 1, 1492
Columbus' first voyage
He was looking for a western water route to Asia.
He found the new world, also known as the Americas.
It was important because he discovered new land and interested the Spanish in North America because of the riches he returned with. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes' voyage
He explored the Mexico area.
It sparked interest in North and South America because he found so many riches. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pinedas' Voyage
He was the first to map the American coast.
He reported back to his region.
After he mapped the coast, many othe explorers used the maps. -
Jan 1, 1528
De Vaca's voyage start day
De Vaca was a Spanish accountant.
His leader was the governer.
The purpose of the expidition was to explore the North American coastline. -
Nov 6, 1528
De Vaca discovers Texas
De Vaca discovered Texas on accident, by getting blown in to shore by a gale.
He got to Texas in 1528.
He left Texas in 1532. -
Jan 1, 1539
Fray Marcos' and Estebans journey
Fray Marcos was looking for Cibola.
Fray marcos sent in a man to what he thought was the seven cities of gold.
That man was killed.
He then reports seeing a city grander than Mexico city, and sends Cornado in. -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscos voyage
De Soto was originally the leader, but he died.
They were looking for gold.
They ended up finding only the Mississippi.
They reported the same thing as Cornado, and this kept the spanish away for 150 years. -
Jan 1, 1540
Cornado's voyage
He was looking for Cibola.
He started off looking for cibola, but ended up looking for Quivera
