Coronado.
Spain.
The name of the state New Mexico was assigned by Spanish explorers in 1563. They thought that the culture in the area was similar to that in Mexico.
God Gold and Glory
1518
Gold
The Spanish explorers and conquistadores brought Catholicism to Mexico.
Spanish for "conquerors", the name is applied to the Spaniards who came to Mexico and Peru in the 16th century : treasure-hunting soldiers and explorers in the New World.conquistador means conqurer
1835
Spanish explorers in the 17th century.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and Juan de Onate are a couple of the earlier explores, both exploring for Spain.
When the Spanish explorers arrived in Mexico they had priests with them. The priests convert the people they found.
the spanish explorers hoped to find el dorado