He was the first to know that Florida was not an island
In 1519, Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda is credited with the first European mapping of the coastline of Texas, as well as parts of Mexico. His exploration aimed to find a route to the Pacific Ocean and to document the regions he encountered. Pineda's maps provided valuable information about the geography of the Gulf Coast, contributing to the understanding of the area for future explorers. Additionally, he was one of the first Europeans to encounter various Indigenous groups in the region.
The Alvarez de Pineda expedition set out to discover the strait to the Pacific Ocean He is credited with discovering that Florida is not an island.
No, Álvarez de Pineda did not find gold during his explorations along the Gulf Coast of North America in the early 16th century. His primary goal was to map the coastline, search for a passage to Asia, and establish Spanish claims in the region.
A water route would be faster.
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His purpurse was to establish the Trading Route.
He wante to find a water route to asia. He wante to find a water route to asia.
He sent lewis and Clark to find a water route to the pacific
Find a water route to India, gold, glory, and fame.
He didn’t find an Asian water route. There wasn’t one. He only found islands in the Bahamas.
you can find them on route 206