USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -As Coronado was returning to Mexico, another Spanish expedition stumbled into present-day Texas. Hernando De Soto and his men set out from Florida in search of large cities and abundant treasure, but the expedition found neither of these things.

Detailed explanation-2: -No gold was found here, but a foray by some of his men to the west did bring them to the Grand Canyon. Coronado’s expeditionary force stopped at Cibola for the winter and quickly wore out their welcome with the native people.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vázquez de Coronado had hoped to reach the Cities of Cíbola, often referred to now as the mythical Seven Cities of Gold. His expedition marked the first European sightings of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, among other landmarks. His name is often Anglicized as Vasquez de Coronado or just Coronado.

Detailed explanation-4: -Having found no transportable wealth, ailing from his injury, and wanting to see his wife again, Coronado ordered a return of the army to Mexico in 1542. The expedition was considered a colossal failure, squandering fortunes of several participants.

Detailed explanation-5: -They were very disappointed. The pueblo cities were impressive buildings on stone. But there was no gold or precious gems. The Zuni Indians at Hawikuh, the first pueblo the Spaniards encountered, were not happy to see the expedition.