USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Francisco Vázquez de Coronado (Spanish pronunciation: [fɾanˈisko ˈake ðe koɾoˈnaðo]; 1510 – 22 September 1554) was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led a large expedition from what is now Mexico to present-day Kansas through parts of the southwestern United States between 1540 and 1542.

Detailed explanation-2: -He traveled through present day Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Coronado and his team came across the Continental Divide and the Grand Canyon. Even though Coronado was not able to find the Seven Cities of Cibola, he was able to claim the southwest United States for Spain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although Francisco Coronado’s journey was seen as a failure in his lifetime, he is recognized today for many achievements. He claimed many parts of land for Spain. He and his men are also the first Europeans to live among the Pueblo Indians, explore the Great Plains, and see the Grand Canyon.

Detailed explanation-4: -Francisco Vázquez de Coronado, (born c. 1510, Salamanca, Spain-died September 22, 1554, Mexico), Spanish explorer of the North American Southwest whose expeditions resulted in the discovery of many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon, but who failed to find the treasure-laden cities he sought.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the mid-16th century, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado led an expedition north out of present day Mexico and into territories in present day Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Kansas.