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Well this is on my test for Social Studies and I'm positive that it's Antonio DE Mendoza...
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was commissioned by the Viceroy of New Spain, Antonio de Mendoza.
He had heard the tales of the 4 old men who had arrived in New Spain. They had told the Viceroy Mendoza, that a vast city of indians, had numerous amounts of Gold. Also known as the seven cities of Gold, Mendoza appointed Coronado to explore and conquer these cities, which could increase the wealth of Spain. The two cities that were named were Cibola, and Quivira. Hope that Helps.
Benito Juarez, whose presidency was interrupted by the French invasion of Mexico, and who continued as President of Mexico after the French were defeated.
The American Empire was divided into two provinces: the provinces of New Spain and Peru. These provinces were called a viceroy. The top official in each vice-royalty was called a viceroy.It is also the name of a butterflyA Viceroy is an appointed nobleman who runs a colony, city, or other territory in the name of his monarch.A viceroy is an official person of a monarchy that rules an area in the name of the monarchy.
Antonio de Mendoza was the first viceroy of New Spain and second viceroy of Peru.
Antonio de Mendoza was not really an explorer. He was the first Viceroy of New Spain.
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was commissioned by the Viceroy of New Spain, Antonio de Mendoza.
Well this is on my test for Social Studies and I'm positive that it's Antonio DE Mendoza...
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was commissioned by the Viceroy of New Spain, Antonio de Mendoza.
Antonio de Mendoza was the first viceroy of New Spain, the name for Spain's territories in North America. He was named to the position in 1535. During his time in office, he often fought for the improved welfare of the conquered peoples in New Spain. After he left his position in 1550, he became viceroy of Peru in 1551, but died a year later.
Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec civilization in the name of the Spanish crown, and he was given some lands south of Mexico City. Antonio de Mendoza, on the other hand, was appointed as viceroy of the New Spain (as was Mexico known at the time).
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado's expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola was sponsored by the Spanish viceroy of New Spain, Antonio de Mendoza. Mendoza provided the financial support and resources for the exploration of the American Southwest.
Well, honey, Francisco Coronado's expedition was sponsored by the Spanish Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza because he wanted to find the fabled Seven Cities of Gold and expand Spain's empire. It was all about that sweet, sweet gold and power, darlin'. So, Coronado went gallivanting around the American Southwest looking for treasure, but all he found were some dusty old pueblos.
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado was sent to explore by the Spanish Viceroy of New Spain, Antonio de Mendoza. Mendoza appointed Coronado as the leader of the expedition to discover the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola in the region of present-day southwestern United States.
First and foremost, Columbus, because he discovered the New World and that is what led to the colonization of New Spain. Secondly was Hernando De Cortez, who conquered the Aztecs and therefor brought the land that would become New Spain under Spanish rule. Charles V of Spain was the one who began the colony, and Antonio de Mendoza became its first viceroy (somewhat like a governor).
It was named to honor Saint Anthony of Padua and the Viceroy of New Spain, the Narquess of Valero.