What part of North America did Francisco Vásquez de Coronado explore from 1540-1542?

Spanish exploration routes in North America

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Francisco Vásquez de Coronado explored the southwest region of North America from 1540 to 1542. His expedition took him through areas that are now part of the southwestern United States, including present-day Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, as he searched for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold.