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Spanish Conquistador who searched for the '7 cities of Cibola'.

This Spanish explorer was the first to map the Texas coast.

This Spanish explorer established present day El Paso, Texas. Explored the Rio Grande River.

This Spanish explorer imprisoned Moctezuma (leader of the Aztecs) and defeated the great Aztec indians.

French explorer who explored the Mississippi River and claimed the land 'Louisiana' for France.

What are the 3 main reasons for exploration and colonization?

What greatly contributed to the fall of the Aztecs?

Who are the 'Big 3' that colonized America?