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Aug 3, 1492
Colombus' First Voyage
-He was looking for a shorter sea route from Europe to Asia.
-He found America.
-It is important because, he convinced the Europeans of exploring more in the 1500's. -
Mar 1, 1519
Cortes Voyage
-He Conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico.
-He then, on the ruins of the Aztecs, started what is now Mexico City, and discovered California. -
Jun 2, 1519
Pineda's Voyage
-First European to see the coastal areas of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
-It was important because, He verified that Florida is a peninsula not an Island. -
Jun 1, 1527
DeVaca Voyage Start Day
-The leader was Pánfilo Narvaez. -
Nov 6, 1528
DeVaca discovers Texas
-The army built boats, three boats were lost. LAnded on Galveston Island Shipwrecked.
-From 1529 to 1534 -
Apr 1, 1538
Moscoso Expedition
-The leader was Hernando de Soto. When De Soto dies the new Leader was Moscoso.
-De Soto dies of a high Fever in the Mississippi River.
-To obtain Gold and Riches. When De Soto dies it is to find a route to New Spain which is now Mexico. -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronados Expedition
-Coronado had hoped to conquer the Seven Cities of Gold.
-He was trying to find a NorthWest route to China and the west Indies.
-It is Important, because he was the first to discover the SouthWestern USA