Gold in any form, but the Cities of Gold in particular.
They were looking for gold but found none. They did not make Spain richer.
Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza funded his expedition
because there army was not strong enough to defeat the north American soldiers.
Isabella & Marina Vasquez De Coronado.
His older brother was Gonzalo Vasquez de Coronado.
Coronado, De Soto, and Cabrillo were all explorers searching for new territories and riches in the Americas during the 16th century. Coronado sought the fabled Seven Cities of Gold in present-day southwestern United States. De Soto explored the southeastern U.S. in search of gold and a route to the Pacific, while Cabrillo aimed to explore the coast of California for new lands and resources. Their expeditions were driven by the desire for wealth, land, and the expansion of Spanish influence.
De Soto, Coronado, and Cabrillo decided to explore the New World primarily for wealth and glory. They were motivated by the desire to find riches such as gold, silver, and other valuable resources, as well as to acquire land and expand their territories. Additionally, they were driven by the spirit of exploration and a desire to establish their names in history.
The two PEOPLE are Coronado and de Soto
Coronado explored the southwestern US, while de Soto explored the southeastern US.
De Soto died along the riverbank, and Coronado did not find gold
a famous explorer
Fransico Coronado
De Soto, Coronado, and Cabrillo explored the region in search of gold and other riches rumored to be found in the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola. They were motivated by the prospect of acquiring wealth and fame through their discoveries, which was a common driving force for explorers during that time period.
Spain.
They were mainly searching for gold and Fabled Cities as in Cities of Gold.
I think coronado
Coronado and de Soto