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Jan 1, 1492
Columbus' first voyage
He was looking for a west water route to Asia/India.
He found the new world.
It was importatnt because he started the spanish exploration in North America because of the riches he found. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes Voyage
He conquered Mexico.
It was importatnt because he sparked the intrest of many people to explore North and South America because he found so much gold. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda's Voyage
He was the first to map the Gulf Coast from Flordia to Texas.
It was important because his map of the coast led to others exploring the land on the coast. -
Jan 1, 1528
DeVaca Voyage start day
Narvez was the leader.
The purpose of this voyage was to look for gold. -
Nov 6, 1528
DeVaca discovers Texas
He built boats and then shipwrecked on Galveston.
He was there for 8 years. -
Jan 1, 1539
Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey
The purpose was to study the land to the North Evaloate.
They didint have any acopishments. Fray Marcos mislead future expeditions.
Fray Marcos reported that he saw a city filled with gold: looked larger than Mexico City. -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso's Expedition
De Soto was the leader.
The purpose of the expexdition was to search for gold.
De Soto and Moscoso discovered the Mississippi River. De Soto died at the Mississippi River.
Moscoso gave the same basic report as Cornodo saying there was no gold and there was no reason to go to Texas so the spanish didnt have any major expeditions for 150 years. -
Jan 1, 1540
Cornodo's Expedition
He was looking for the 7 cities of gold for spain.
He searched for Cibola and Quivera.
it was important because because spanish didnt return with any major expeditions for 150 years after hearing Cornodo's and Moscoso's reports. Cornodo discovered the Grand Canyon and Palo Duro Canyon.
