The War of Jenkins’ Ear
The War of Jenkins' Ear was a conflict between Britain and Spain, spanning from 1739 to 1748. The War of Jenkins' Ear highlighted the tensions
De Soto’s expedition failed
Hernando De Soto's expedition failed but profoundly influenced the Southeastern United States. It carved paths into uncharted lands
De Soto’s expedition wreaked havoc on indigenous communities
Hernando De Soto's expedition wreaked havoc on indigenous communities in the Spanish Empire's quest for wealth and power.
De Soto met his end along the banks of the Mississippi River
Hernando De Soto met his end along the banks of the Mississippi River. His death marked the conclusion of a tumultuous & often brutal chapter
Navarre’s fate was intertwined with that of Spain
Navarre's fate was intertwined with that of Spain by the 16th century. It became a constituent part of the Kingdom of Spain
Devastating impact on indigenous populations
Hernando De Soto's expedition into the Southeastern United States had a devastating impact on indigenous populations.
Hernando De Soto made a significant landing in Florida
The Spanish conquistador Hernando De Soto made a significant landing in Florida in 1539. His arrival marked the beginning of an ambitious expedition
Ambitious expedition through the Southeastern United States
Hernando de Soto, a Spanish explorer, embarked on an ambitious expedition through the Southeastern United States from 1539 to 1543.
Vaca finally reached Spanish settlements in present-day Mexico
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca finally reached Spanish settlements in present-day Mexico. Their journey, which began with the ill-fated Narváez expedition
Vaca was indeed a member of the ill-fated Narváez expedition
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was indeed a member of the ill-fated Narváez expedition. The expedition was led by Pánfilo de Narváez