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LINW Lesson 1206 - Spaniards Explore

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Which territory did Ponce De Leon capture and govern?Puerto Rico
Why did the King of Spain send Ponce De Leon to explore Florida?He wanted to build a "new Spain" in the America's.
What did Ponce De Leon hope to find?A "Fountain of Youth"
Why did Ponce De Leon want to find this "Fountain of Youth"He was a gray-haired man, swiftly growing too old to live the strenuous life of an explorer.
Why did Ponce De Leon choose the name Florida?Because there were so many flowers there
Name the oldest city in the continental United States.St. Augustine
When was St. Augustine founded?In 1565
What was the result of Ponce De Leon's expedition?Ponce De Leon's travels paved the way for Spain to claim all Florida as Spanish soil.
What great discovery did Francisco Coronado make?The Grand Canyon in Arizona
What was Francisco Coronado hoping to find during his travels?A golden paradise - "Seven Great Cities of Cibola"

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