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Im 99% sure that it was because they were in search for gold i think, probably need to look it up more.
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What did all the spanish explores do?
Mostly explore South America and Mexico.
What water feature would provide access for the french and spanish to explore the southern US and Mexico?
The Gulf of Mexico
What country did Juan de Oñate explore for?
he started exploring New Mexico around 1597-1598 for the Spanish.
Who was the first European to explore the southeast of north America in Arizona and New Mexico?
The first explorer to discover New Mexico was Spanish Conquistador Francisco Vazquez de Coronado.
What countries did hernan Cortes explore?
Mexico
Who sent jaun Rodriguez cabrillo?
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was sent by the Spanish Viceroy in Mexico to explore the coast of California in 1542. His expedition aimed to find a water route by sea from Mexico to Asia.
What is Spanish called in Mexico?
In Mexico the Spanish word for Spanish is Español.
Where did coronado explore?
new mexico
What did francisco vasques explore?
Mexico
Who did the conservation elites in Mexico choose to lead a revolt against spanish rule?
it was Austin de Iturbide
Who used the gulf of Mexico to explore?
The Gulf of Mexico is a fixed geographic feature, it can not be used to explore anything (though it might be explored).
Where did Juan de Onate explore?
Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico
