Spanish Exploration

Coronado's Expedition

1540 BCE

Coronado explored Texas north and Panhandle. He discovered Texas, Palo Duro and Arizona, Grand Canyon. His importance- Reported: Didn't get to Texas. The land offers nothing for the Spanish. No gold, harsh land, and mean Indians. Outcome: With this report and most of the Spanish don't return with any major expeditions for 150 years.

Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey

1539 BCE

The purpose of this journey was to study the land to the north evaluate. Esteban, an enslaved North African, made the first contact with the native people, which is now American Southwest. Were sent to find the seven cities of gold, Fray Marcos confirms first.

Moscoso's Expedition

1539 BCE

Moscoso reported the same basic report about Texas that Coronado gave. Spain wouldn't return for 150 years because of the reports of Texas.

DeVaca Voyage

1528 BCE

DeVaca's leader was Narvez. The purpose of the expedition was he was the first one to cross the North American, from the Gulf Coast of Florida down and across to Mexico.

Cortes Voyage

1519 BCE

Cortes conquered Mexico. He conquered the Aztec empire and it was important because his conquest brought Mexico under Spanish rule and secured an abundance of gold for Spain's monarch.

Pineda's Voyage

1494 BCE

Pineda explored the coast of Florida to Texas and he mapped them as well. He found a water route from the gulf to the orient. This is important because his map of the coast led to others exploring the land on the Gulf coast.

Columbus First Voyage

Aug 3, 1492

Columbus was looking for riches and a route to China. He accomplished a short cut to Asia and he discovered America.It is important because he is credited with discovering America, which back then was the New World.

DeVaca Discovers Texas

Nov 6, 1528

DeVaca discovers Texas when he shipwrecked on the low sandy island, which is Galveston. DeVaca stayed in Texas until he died. While he was there, him and his crew met the Indians.