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Columbus lands in the Bahamas, thinking he was in India. He never entered Texas
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Pineda maps the coastline from present day Florida to present day Texas.
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Cortes lands in present-day Mexico in 1519. Two years later he conquered the Aztec Empire. They tore down the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan and plundered the city's treasure. He never entered Texas
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First black man in America. Agreed to take an expedition in search of the 7 cities of gold. This is not one of the 6 explorers I want on your timeline
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Cabeza de Vaca and three men survive the Narvaez expedition by being shipwrecked on Galvestine Island. They are captured by Indians and held prisoner for many years.
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Searched for the 7 cities of gold. Found nothing, and reported the Texas panhandle held nothing of value
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Took over the de Soto expedition and led men into east Texas. He found petroleum, but did not know what its value was at the time. Turned around and backtracked home.
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Claimed the Rio Grande valley for Spain.
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Built Fort Saint Louis, Garcitas Creek, Matagorda Bay, Texas