USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -As the journey progressed, the boats were gradually lost, and at about the beginning of November 1528, Narváez disappeared when his own vessel was suddenly blown out to sea. Only four men survived the expedition. This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cortés imprisoned him and pacified many of his soldiers by promising them gold if they would join him, as most did. He regained control over the indigenous people and found that he had gained a great deal in terms of men, weapons, and horses from his victory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Search for Gold. A few days after landing, De Narvaez began his march to the north. He met some Indians wearing gold ornaments. He asked where the gold came from, and the Indians pointed to the north, saying “Apalachee!” They made signs and the Spaniards supposed that a great deal of gold was to be found.

Detailed explanation-4: -Spanish explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca first set foot on land that would become Texas in 1528, when his crude raft ran aground near Galveston Island.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Narváez expedition was a Spanish journey of exploration and colonization started in 1527 that intended to establish colonial settlements and garrisons in Florida. The expedition was initially led by Pánfilo de Narváez, who died in 1528.