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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus' First Voyage
Columbus was looking for a route to India. Columbus found America! He explored what is now the Caribbean and Bahamas. It was important because he sparked exploration. He also made 4 trips and created the 1st permanent settlement. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes' Voyage
He conquered what is present day Mexico city. He conquered the Aztecs. It was important because he found what is present day Mexico City. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pinedas Voyage
He made the 1st map. He cane backa dnmade a report of the area. This was important because he lead others to explore the coast. -
Jan 1, 1528
DeVaca Voyage (part 1)
Narvez is the original leader. The purpose of the expedition was to chart the gulf coast. -
Jan 1, 1528
DeVaca discovers Texas
He discovered Texas by searching for gold in Florida. He was there from 1528-1537. They encountered the Karankawa Indians on their journey. -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso’ Expedition
De Soto was the leader but fell ill at the Mississippi river of a fever. Moscosso took over after his death. He gave the same report that Coronado did. -
Jan 1, 1539
Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey
to study the land to the North Evaluate. Estaban was the first black man in Texas. He was killed by one of the villagers because he demanded food and women. Fray Marcos reported he saw a city that shined and sparkled in the desert sun. -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado’s expedition
He explored 5 states looking for the 7 cities of gold of Cibola and later looking for Quivera on the second part of the trip. He discovered the Texas palo Duro canyon and the Grand Canyon. His leader for the second part was Esteban. He reported that Texas was a bad place so, Spain did not return for 150 years.
