Early Life
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What year was Francisco Coronado born?
1510
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How many Spaniards and Indians were brought on the trip?
About 300 Spaniards and 1,000 Indians
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What Indian tribe did the Spaniards fight?
The Zunis.
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What 2 famous landmarks were discovered by one of Coronado's groups?
The Grand Canyon and Colorado River.
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What year did Coronado's fleet return to New Spain (modern-day Mexico)?
1542
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Where was Francisco Coronado born?
Salamanca, Spain
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Why did Coronado want to travel North?
Rumors of the 7 Gold Cities
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Why did the Spaniards fight the Zunis?
The Zunis resisted the Spaniards advancements.
200
What city did the fleet move to in April, 1541?
Palo Alto Canyon.
200
Why did Coronado lose his wealth?
He returned empty-handed.
300
What year did Coronado travel to New Spain?
1535
300
What was the first city they made it to?
Cibula.
300
How was Coronado injured during the fight against the Zuni's?
Wounded by a stone.
300
What is Palo Alto Canyon known as today?
Modern-Day Texas.
300
What was Coronado accused of and had to go under trials for?
Poor conduct as captain.
400
What was the name of Coronado's wife?
Beatriz
400
What year did the exploration begin?
1540
400
What modern day city is the fleet's 2nd city, Rio Grand of Kuana?
Modern Day Santa-Fe.
400
After more rumors of riches up North, where did the fleet go to next?
Quivira.
400
Was Coronado cleared of his charges?
Yes
500
What job did Coronado have before his expedition?
Governor
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What is the city of Cibula known as today?
New Mexico
500
Why did Coronado split his people up into smaller groups?
To cover more ground and further exploration.
500
What is Quivira known as today?
Modern- day Kansas.
500
What day did Coronado die?
September 22, 1554
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