Another word for conqueror.

This is a settlement of people who have moved to another country but are still ruled by their home country.

Which of the following explorers first reached the island near Florida and was backed by the kind and queen of Spain?

In 1519 who landed in Mexico and set out to conquer the Aztecs?

This is a journey made for a special purpose.

Which explorer became the first to reach present-day Texas?

in 1528, this Spanish explorer wrote about his experiences in a journal that historians used to discover his accomplishments.

What was the name of the slave Cabeza de Vaca found?

Which explorer returned to Spain to tell stories about the seven cities of gold he heard about form the American Indians?

In 1540, who gathered more that 300 Spaniards to set out and find the seven cities of gold?

Which two explorers traveled with Franciscan missionaries that gave them spiritual help on the expeditions.

Who never reached Texas, but led his expeditions through Florida all the way to the Mississippi River?

This explorer led an expedition into present-day New Mexico in 1598.

In 1682, this French fur trader explored the Mississippi River all the way down to the Gulf Coast and claimed it for France.