Ship

Spanish Exploration

By Gio1231
  • Oct 12, 1492

    Columbus

    Columbus
    His goal was to find a west water route to India/Asia. He found gold, native americans and discovered the new world
  • Mar 1, 1519

    Cortes

    Cortes
    Cortes conquered Aztecs and the leader Montezuma. It was important so that he could explore Mexico. He brought 6 million dollars back worth of gold
  • Jun 2, 1519

    Pineda

    Pineda
    His goal was to discover a water route to the pacific ocean. He could of possibly discovered the Rio Grande. It was important because he could map Florida to Texas and he could navigate easily with his map
  • Jan 1, 1528

    Devaca Voyage Start

    Devaca Voyage Start
    Narvez is the leader. His purpose was to help Narvez look for gold in Texas.
  • Apr 15, 1528

    Devaca (Galveston)

    Devaca (Galveston)
    Devaca shipwrecked and landed on what is now Galveston Island.
  • Jan 1, 1539

    Fray Marcos and Esteban

    Fray Marcos and Esteban
    In 1539 they head north from Mexico City. Someone reported seeing one of the 7 cities of Cibola
  • Jan 1, 1539

    Moscoso

    Moscoso
    His goal was to search for gold but instead he discovered the Mississipi River. Desoto was the leader but he died.
  • Jan 1, 1540

    Coronado

    Coronado
    Coronado wanted to find the 7 cities of gold for Spain and he explored 5 states looking for them.