Fransisco+Coronado



Fransisco Coronado  by Connor

 Fransisco Coronado was one of the first Spanish conquistadors. He was born in 1510 and died in 1554 of natural causes. He was interested in fame and fortune. The country of Spain and Coronado himself paid for most of his explorations. He married the wealthy Beatriz Estrada.  Coronado discovered the Grand Canyon while looking for the Seven City’s of Gold so he could be rich. The seven cities were supposed to be this place with enormous riches. He thought they were real. He was the first person to explore the southwest and most of new Spain also known as Mexico. He came with a small army. When he met some of the Native Americans he tried to make them slaves. He wanted them all to become Christians.  When the explorers made contact with native peoples and learned about their customs and their wealth. They then exploited the natives and their natural resources. Then they enslaved them. After they enslaved them they forced them to mine for gold.  Fransisco was mean a little selfish but he was a great explorer and he deserves a little credit for discovering the Grand Canyon. So I guess I’m saying that he’s not that bad. He was after all a conquistador, or someone who conquers others. Coronado will be remembered for exploring the southwest of the United States. .

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