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Between the years of 1539 and 1821, the Spanish Empire explored, colonized, and ruled over what is the state of Arizona in the United States. In 1539, Fray Marcos de Niza passed through what is now southeastern Arizona in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola.
The history of Arizona encompasses the Paleo-Indian, Archaic, Post-Archaic, Spanish, Mexican, and American periods. About 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, Paleo-Indians settled in what is now Arizona.
During a failed quest to discover the legendary Seven Golden Cities of Cibola, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado claims for Spain the vast lands that today encompass the American Southwest. Members of his party were the first Europeans to view the Grand Canyon.
The origins of the name “Arizona,” the Spanish influence on local architectural styles, women, politics, and the place of ranching and mining are briefly treated in an overview of the period.
Examine the integral roles that diverse women played in the daily life, culture, and success of the early Spanish colonies in the Americas.
Spanish Exploration in Arizona Spanish exploration of the land north of Mexico focused on the three "Gs": God, Gold and Glory. According to Spanish legend, seven bishops fled Spain during the Moorish invasion and each founded a Christian city in a distant land.
4 ημέρες πριν · In 1539 Fray Marcos de Niza, a Franciscan priest, entered Arizona in search of riches and hoping to find Native Americans to convert to Christianity. Fearful of the hostility he faced from the indigenous people, Fray Marcos returned to Mexico and reported misleadingly about the places he visited.
