History of North America

Which areas of the US did Spanish explore in 1500s?

The Spanish explored the following main regions in the 1500s:

Gulf Coast:

- Florida Coast: Explored by Juan Ponce de León in 1513 and 1521.

Southeast:

- Georgia: Explored by Hernando de Soto in 1540.

Southwest:

- Arizona and New Mexico: Explored by Francisco Vásquez de Coronado in the 1540s.

West Coast:

- California Coast: Explored by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in the 1540s.