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Jan 1, 1492
Columbus' First Voyage
Wanted to find a West water route to Asia/India. He found a New World, gold, and Native Americans. Important because we wouldn't be America. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes Voyage
He conquered the Aztecs and the leader. He also conquered Mexico. Important because he made other people want to go. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda's Voyage
He was the first to map the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas. Important because the other explorers used his map. -
Jan 1, 1528
DeVaca's Voyage Part 1 Start Day
The purpose of his expidition was to search for gold in Florida with his leader, Narvez. -
Jan 1, 1537
DeVaca Discovers Texas
DeVaca was in Texas for 5 years. It happened because he was shipwrecked. He met Karankawas, Couhiltecans, and the Jumano Indians -
Jan 1, 1539
Fran Marcos and Estaban Journey
The purpose of this journey was to study the land of the North and evaluate. Estabam was killed by the Indians for demanding their women and food. Fray Marcos reported that he saw the most beautiful grand and golden city. -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso"s Expedition
De Soto was his leader but he died at the Mississippi River. They discovered MIssissippi. -
Jan 1, 1540
Cornoado's Expedition
Coronado was searching for the 7 cities of gold. He also searched for Cibola and Quivera. His guide was Turk but Coronado strangled him. He discovered the Mississippi River. The journey was important because he discovered 5 states.
