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Jan 1, 1492
Columbus'
1) started the Spanish exploring in North America because of the riches the found 2) made 4 trips -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes
He sparke the interest of many people to explore North and South American because h find to much. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda
His map of the coast let to others exploring the land on the Gulf coast. -
Jan 1, 1527
Fary Marcos and esteban
Conquistador Coronado is sent to find this golden city Fray Marcos Confirms exists. -
Jan 1, 1528
De Vaca
1)reported:There are of 7 cities of Gold or Cibola and said people should go into Texas.Texas is a good place to be.This made people want to explore in Texas to find it. 2)outcome:People begin to explore Texas to find Cibola. -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso's
Gave the same basic report that Coronado gave. Spain would not return for 150 years because of this report. -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado's
Reported:Do not got to Texas. The land offers nothing for the Spanish.No Gold, harsh land and some different Indians. Outcome:with this report and Moscoso's the Spanish do not return with any major expeditions for 150 years.