Spanish exploration

Spanish Exploration

By natalie132
  • Aug 3, 1492

    Columbus' First Voyage

    Columbus' First Voyage
    He was looking for a water route to Asia because they knew they would find spices ans new things. He found 'the new world', gold, and native americans. It was important for him because because they found new resources.
  • Jan 1, 1519

    Cortes Voyage

    Cortes Voyage
    He conquered the aztects in Mexico and it was important because they thought that he was a god and the aztects gave him gold.
  • Jan 1, 1519

    Pineda's Voyage

    Pineda's Voyage
  • Jan 1, 1528

    DeVaca Voyage

    DeVaca Voyage
    Narvez was his leader, the purpose of his expedition was to colonize Florida.
  • Jan 1, 1528

    DeVaca discovers Texas

    DeVaca discovers Texas
    He found Texas because he was on a shipwreck and landed on Galveston. He was stranded 8 years on the coast. He met the Karankawas, Coahuiltecans and the Jumano indians.
  • Jan 1, 1539

    Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey

    Fray Marcos and Esteban Journey
    The purpose of the journey was to search for gold. Esteban got killed by the Zunis. Fray Marcos reported that there were 7 cities of gold.
  • Jan 1, 1539

    Moscoso’ Expedition

    Moscoso’ Expedition
    De Soto was his leader. They discovered the Mississipi river. He died.
  • Feb 23, 1540

    Coronado’s expedition

    Coronado’s expedition
    Cibola and Quivera were the cities he was searching for but they turned out to be fables.They guides name was Turk, he was an indian. Turk lied to Coronado about they cities of gold so Coronado strangles Turk. He discoveres the Palo Duro Canyon and the Grand Canyon.