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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus' Voyage
Columbus wanted riches from China & East Asia. Also, wanted to find a shoter route to East Asia/ India. He found Native American artifacts. His voyage is important because that caused more exploration of the Americas. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda's Voyage
Pineda created a map of the gulf. (Texas-Florida) Beacuse he mapped the gulf, further exploration occured. This is important because this led to further exploration of the gulf. -
Nov 18, 1519
Cortes Voyage
Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire. He killed Montezuma.This is important because Tenochtitlán was later destroyed and what is now known as Mexico City, was built on top of the destroyed empire. -
Jan 1, 1528
DeVaca Voyage
DeVaca's leader was Pánfilo de Narváez. The purpose of this expedition was to find gold and riches. -
Nov 6, 1528
DeVaca Discovers Texas
DeVaca and the other men built 5 ships that were eventually washed ashore on Galveston by a huge storm. He stayed in Texas for 8 years and met the Jumanos, Karankawas, and Coahuiltecans along the way. -
Jan 1, 1539
Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey
They were to study the land to the north. Esteban was killed eventually by the villagers. Fray Marcos reported about seeing the Seven Cities of Cibola. -
Apr 7, 1539
Moscoso' Expedition
The leader was De Soto. De Soto died. Moscoso discovered the Mississippi River. This caused exploration in Texas to stop for 150 years. -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado's Expedition
Coronado searched for Quivera and the Seven Cities of Cibola.His guide to Quivera was the Turk,.The Turk was killed by Coronado. Quivera turned out to be an Indian Villiage. Spain had the right to claim southwest Texas. Also, caused exploration to stop for 150 years.
