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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus'' First Voyage
On October 12, 1492, Columbus hoped to explore Cathay for riches, but instead, set foot in the Bahamas, and ended up being the first European to discover America, bringing back food that Europe doesn't have. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes's Voyage
In March of 1519, Cortes landed in Mexico from Spain to find gold and become rich. His goal turned into reality, and he brought home 99 tons of gold! His discovery persuaded people to explore North and South America. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda's Voyage
During this voyage, Pineda mapped about 800 miles of the Gulf Coast. This was important because, if he never mapped the coast, think where we would be now. Many other explorers would be lost and clueless on which direction to follow. -
Jan 1, 1537
De Vaca's voyage: Part 1
De Vaca's leader was Narvez, to convert natives living in these parts of the wild, to Christianity. -
Jan 1, 1537
DeVaca discovers Texas
After surviving a big storm in the gurl, DeVaca finds himself on the coast of Galveston, with very few crew remaining. he spent 3 years there with the Karankawas. -
Mar 1, 1539
Fray Marcos and Esteban
Fray Marcos and Esteban are sent out to find the Seven Cities of Gold. After searching, Esteban finds wat he thinks if a city of gold, and walkes into it, but ends up being killed by the villagers of that village. When Fray Marcos returned back to Spain, he reported seeing a city of gold. -
May 25, 1539
Moscoso's Expedition
In the Moscose Expedition, De Soto was the leader, he lead until his death from a fever on the Mississippi River. Moscoso, one of the crew member, soon took over, an d they discovered the Mississippi River, and parts of Texas and Louisiana . -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado's Expedition
Fray Marcos, Coronado's guide, sert the find the seven cities of gold. Later on in Senora, Fray Marcos returns home, and Coronado finds finds Zuni, one of the seven cities, but its not made of real gold. Therefore, Coronado is punished for completeing his expedition unseccessfuly.
