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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus' first Voyage
In 1492, Columbus set sail ail from Spain to find an all-water route to Asia.Columbus discovered a new world, this was important because it gave explorers/settlers a new route and more land to explore and/or settle. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes Voyage
Cortes conquered Aztecs and Leader Mon te Zuma. This was important becasue it sparked the interest of many people to explore North America and South America because he found so muich gold -
Jan 1, 1519
PInedas Voyage
Pineda created the first map from florida to texas. HE also made a report of region. This was important because the map of the coast led to other explorers. -
Jan 1, 1528
DeVaca Voyage Part 1 start day
Narvez was his leader and the purpose of the expedition was to search for gold in Florida. -
Jan 1, 1537
DeVaca Discovers Texas
He was shipwrecked on a island off the coast of texas. He explored texas for 4-8 years.. He met Karankawa, Couhiltecans,and Jumano Indian Tribes. -
Jan 1, 1539
Fray Marcos and Extaban Journey
The purpose of this journey was to study the land to the north evaluate. Esteban was killed by the Zunis. Fray Marcos Reported seeing the most beautiful grand and golden city. -
Jan 1, 1539
Moscoso Expedition
Desoto was the leader, Desoto died in the Mississippi River.
They discovered the Mississippi River -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronados Expedition
He seearched for New Mexico and Arizxona. Quivera was his guide on the 2nd part. Quivera was
He discovered Texas-Palo Duro, and Arizona-Grand Canyon.
