Christopher Columbus Re-discovered America Thought he reached Asia/India Landed in the West Indies/Bahamas

Alvarez de Pineda First explorer to observe or “see” the Texas coast

Panfilo de Narvaez Drowned during a hurricane Survivors from expeditions were the first to set foot in Texas

First European to explore the interior of Texas Learned how to use herbs and perform surgery from the Natives Cabeza De Vaca

Estevanico African slave who traveled with Cabeza de Vaca Had great ability to learn languages quickly Memorized locations of food and water sources and important trails

Hernan Cortes Founded the city of Veracruz Aztec emperor Moctezuma thought he was a God Defeated Aztecs and took their riches

Hernando De Soto Searched for the 7 cities of Cibola

Who explored where SpanishMexico & Texas FrenchCanada, Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Louisiana EnglishEast Coast.

Hardships Not enough food Climate Fights with Natives Disease