Spain in the Americas - 06/13/25

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Juan Ponce de León

Explored Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth; founded St. Augustine in 1565

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Hernando de Soto

Explored North America and was the first European to see the Mississippi River

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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Explored north from Mexico to the American Midwest, reaching Kansas

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Spanish settlements

Built to support trade, protect territory, or convert Native Americans

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Pueblos

Spanish towns built for trade with Native Americans

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Presidios

Spanish military forts built to defend land from attacks

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Why Spain explored

To claim land, spread Christianity, find gold, and expand power

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Impact of Spanish settlements

Spread Spanish culture, religion, and influence across the Americas

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