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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado: Spanish Explorer of the Americas

Explore the life of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, a Spanish explorer born in 1510, known for his expeditions in search of wealth and legendary cities in the Americas. He led the first European expedition to the Rio Grande, discovered the Grand Canyon, and encountered Native American tribes. Despite controversies, his explorations left a mark on history.

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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado: Spanish Explorer of the Americas

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  1. Francisco Vasquez De Coronado 1540-1542

  2. Life • He was born in Spain, 1510 • Left at early age because his parentspromised fame and fortune would go to his older brother • First man to throw a rock for a mile down into the Grand Canyon • He died in 1554 in Mexico

  3. Exploration • Francisco explored to find gold, silver, and the Seven Cities • Coronado explored Mexico in 1835,Arizona, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas, Grand Canyon • The sponsoring Country is Spain • First Europeans to travel up to the Rio Grande • Appointed governor of New Spain because he worked hard

  4. Map1540-1542 Grand Canyon Spain Rio Grande Yellow= places explored

  5. Encounters with Natives • Led expedition in 1540 with 300 men and 1000 Native Americans • Discovered the Grand Canyon • Conquered the Zuni Indians • Visited Pueblo Indians in Mexico • Accused of abusing the Native Americans • Returned to the colony of New Galicia in Mexico

  6. Credits • By: Courtney Hoover and Megan Thompson • Bibliography Resources: • News of the Nation • Book on Coronado • http://images.google.com/images?q=nautical+instruments&svnum=10&um=1&hl=en&start=20&sa=n&ndsp=20

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