Transcript Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Francisco Vasquez de
Coronado
By: Debora, Trevon, Monserrath, and Ida
Mrs. Gabehart’s 4th grade Bilingual Class
Francisco Vasquez de
Coronado
 He was born in Salamanca, Spain in
1510
 He was an explorer
Francisco Vasquez Coronado
Coronado Came from Spain
What Was He Looking For?
 Coronado was in charge of a large
expedition to find the Seven Cities of Gold
 The explorers were disappointed to find that
Cibola, a Zuni settlement in the present –
day New Mexico had no riches to offer
because they found no gold
Coronado was Looking for Gold
Francisco Vasquez de
Coronado
 His expedition included over 1,400
soldiers, slaves, and natives
 He also brought herds of cattle and
sheep to Texas
Chebe la Diminoz
Francisco Vasquez de
Coronado
 He traveled in the 1540’s and established
Spain’s later claims to what is now the
Southwestern United States
Map of Coronado’s Expedition
Francisco Vasquez de
Coronado
 He arrived in the new world in 1535
with Antonio de Mendoza, the new
ruler of Spain, Mexico.
Antonio de Mendoza
References
 Drawings by Moserrath
 FactMonster ttp://www.factmosters.com/
 Britannica online
http://school.eb.com/elementary
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