Exploration and Settlement Timeline

By Actuallykimm
  • 1492

    Columbus lands at Hispaniola in the Caribbean

    Columbus lands at Hispaniola in the Caribbean
    Columbus continues his voyage in the northern coast of Hispaniola, where he landed in December 5th, which Columbus thought could be Japan.
  • 1513

    Balboa "discovers" the Pacific Ocean in Panama

    Balboa "discovers" the Pacific Ocean in Panama
    Balboa was a Spanish conquistador who was the first to cross the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean from the New World.
  • 1521

    Cortez conquers the Aztecs Tenochtitlan (New Mexico)

    Cortez conquers the Aztecs Tenochtitlan (New Mexico)
    Cortez is known for conquering from the Aztecs and claiming Mexico for Spain.
  • 1539

    De Soto explores the region between Florida and Mississippi river

    De Soto explores the region between Florida and Mississippi river
    In 1539 De Soto set out for North America, where he found the Mississippi river.
  • 1541

    Jacques Cartier establishes the Original Colony

    Jacques Cartier establishes the Original Colony
    He is one of the first to establish settlement that last a few years. He found some land that is now Canada.

  • The Port Royal was established

    The Port Royal was established
    Pierre du Guast establishes Acadia With a group of settlers.