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Jan 1, 1492
Colombus' First Voyage
He was looking for a water route shortcut to Asia/India. He found America, This is important because he helped start exploration in the New World. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes Voyage
He conquered the Aztec Empire, in this event he found 99 tons of gold. This was important because he interested people to explore the New World. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda's Voyage
His voyage failed because he didnt find a water passage. He sailed the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, exploring what is now Western Florida. This was important because it encouaged people to explore further along the coast. (map) -
Jan 1, 1528
DeVaca Voyage Part 1
DeVaca's leader was Naraez. They wanted to find gold, DeVaca was the only one hold accountant. -
Nov 6, 1528
De Vaca discovers Texas
De Vaca becomes shipwrecked in Galveston and is helped by the Karankawa Indians. He was there for 4 years with the Indians. -
Jan 1, 1539
Fray Marcos Journey
Fray Marcos explored the land north of Mexico City to find out about the area.
Esteban was killed by a villager from Cibola. Fray Marcos reported seeing a sparkling, golden building. -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso
The leader of the Moscoso expedition was Desoto.
Desoto died and was thrown in the Mississippi River.
Moscoso explored Texas through Florida and went on to explore East Texas. -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado
Coronado's expedition searched for and discovered Texas and Arizona.
His guide for 2nd part was Turk who he put to death.
Coronado discovered Southwest America.
Most importantly he gave claim for Spain to this area.
