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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus' First Voyage
he was looking for a new and faster route to Asia. His voyage was important because he sparked interest in exploring the New World. -
Jan 1, 1519
DeVaca Voyage Part 1 start day
His leader was Cortes. His purpose for the exploration was to chart the gulf coast. -
Jan 8, 1519
Pineda's Voyage
Explored the coast from Florida to Texas. He is important because he mapped the gulf coast. -
Feb 1, 1519
Cortes' Voyage
He conquered the Aztecs in Mexico. He sparked exploration interest in South America -
Nov 6, 1527
DeVaca discovers Texas
He and his men ship wrecked into Texas. Along the way he came across the Karankawas. They slaved to them for nearly 2 years. -
Jan 2, 1540
Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey
Purpose was to find gold in Florida. Esteban was killed because he drifted away from the group. He reported that there where 7 cities of gold. -
Jan 2, 1540
Coronado's Expedition
He searched for Cibola (7 cities of gold) and quivera. He discovered that the land had nothing for Spain. This is important because it stopped exploration to Texas for 150 years. -
Jan 25, 1542
Moscoso' Expedition
De Soto was the leader and he died of illness. Moscoso reported that there was indeed nothing for Spain which kept any exploration from happening in Texas for 150 years.
