Exploration and Missions in the Southwest

Dr. Forrester discusses the Spanish exploration and conquest of the New World, focusing on figures like Christopher Columbus and Hernando Cortez. The video covers Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's expedition in search of the mythical 7 golden cities of Cibola, which ultimately proved fruitless. It also explores the Spanish strategy of building missions to spread their culture and religion, highlighting the San Antonio and California missions. These missions played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of the Southwestern United States.

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