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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus First Voyage
Thought he found India but actually founds America. Wanted to find a route to Asia or India. Explored Bahamas, Carribean islands, and the first to land in the new world. Discoveries were Gold and Native Americans. Started the exploration of spain in the new world. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda Voyage
Pineda's Voyage was for one reason. They wanted him to find a route to the Pacific. First to map the Southeast coast. His map led to other exploration of the coast. -
Aug 3, 1519
De vaca discovers Texas
In this journey he meets the Karankawa, Jumano,and Couhcuiltecan. In the end De vaca survided with only 3 other man. -
Nov 9, 1519
Cortes Voyage
Found Gold. Brought back gold to spain. United Indian tribes to conquer the Aztec Empire. -
Apr 15, 1528
De Vaca Start day
De Vaca's goal was to find gold in florida with the leader Narvez. First to explore Texas. First to write about Texas. Explored Texas, Florida, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Reported the 7 cities of gold -
Apr 15, 1537
Fray Marcus and Esteban
was a slave to De Vaca. A shipwrite born in northern africa. Thought he found the 7 cities of gold. Reported that Texas is a good place to be. -
Jan 1, 1540
Corondo expediton
His goal was to find the 7 cities of gold. He explored the 5 states, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Ocklahoma, and Texas. Discoverd the Grand Canyon, and Palo duro canyon. -
Moscoso Expedition
Discovered the Mississipii river . Goal was to search for gold. discovered florida and texas.
