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Jan 1, 1492
columbus' first voyage
Columbus was looking for gold for Queen Isabella. Columbus was also looking for a water route Asia but he discovered the new world. It was important because we wouldn't be America today if he didn't. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes voyage
Cortes conquered the Aztecs in Mexico. This is important because he found a lot of gold and he made other people want to explore north and south America because he found so much gold. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda's voyage
Pineda sailed Texas to Florida along the coast and mapped it. This is important because other explorers used his map. -
Jan 1, 1528
DeVaca Voyage part 1 start day
His leader was narvez and his purpose was to search for gold in Florida. -
Jan 1, 1537
DeVaca discovers Texas
He was in Texas for nine years. He landed here because he was shipwrecked and landed in Galveston. He met the Karankawas, Couhiltecans, and the Jumano indians. -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso's Expedition
His leader was Desoto he died at the Mississippi river. They discovered Missippi. -
Jan 1, 1540
Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey
Their purpose for this journey was to study the land to the north and evaluate. The Zuni indians killed Esteban because he demaned their women and food. Fray marcos said he saw the most beautiful and golden city. -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado's expedition
He was searching for the seven cities of gold. He searched for Cibola and Quivera. His guide for the second part was Turk, Turk tricked him so Coronado strangled Turk. he discovered the Palo Duro canyon in Texas and the Grand Canyon on Arizona. It is important because he discovered 5 states.
