[PAR] [TLE] Spanish Florida [SEP] Spanish Florida refers to the Spanish territory of La Florida, which was the first major European land claim and attempted settlement in North America during the European Age of Discovery.  "La Florida" formed part of the Captaincy General of Cuba, the Viceroyalty of New Spain, and the Spanish Empire during Spanish colonization of the Americas.  While it had no clearly defined boundaries, the territory was much larger than the present-day state of Florida, extending over much of what is now the southeastern United States, including all of present-day Florida plus portions of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and southeastern Louisiana.  Spain's claim to this vast area was based on several wide-ranging expeditions mounted during the 16th century.  However, Spain never exercised real control over "La Florida" much beyond several settlements and forts which were predominantly located in present-day Florida. [PAR] [TLE] Narváez expedition [SEP] The Narváez expedition was a Spanish journey of exploration and colonization started in 1527 that intended to establish colonial settlements and garrisons in Florida.  The expedition was initially led by Pánfilo de Narváez, who died in 1528.  More men died as the expedition traveled west along the unexplored Gulf Coast of the present-day United States and into the American Southwest.  Only four of the expedition's original members survived, reaching Mexico City in 1536.  These survivors were the first known Europeans and Africans to see the Mississippi River, and to cross the Gulf of Mexico and Texas.
[PAR] [TLE] Spanish Florida [ SEP ] Spanish Florida refers to the Spanish territory of La Florida , which was the first major European land claim and attempted settlement in North America during the European Age of Discovery . " La Florida " formed part of the Captaincy General of Cuba , the Viceroyalty of New Spain , and the Spanish Empire during Spanish colonization of the Americas . While it had no clearly defined boundaries , the territory was much larger than the present - day state of Florida , extending over much of what is now the southeastern United States , including all of present - day Florida plus portions of Georgia , Alabama , Mississippi , South Carolina , and southeastern Louisiana . Spain 's claim to this vast area was based on several wide - ranging expeditions mounted during the 16th century . However , Spain never exercised real control over " La Florida " much beyond several settlements and forts which were predominantly located in present - day Florida . [PAR] [TLE] Narváez expedition [ SEP ] The Narváez expedition was a Spanish journey of exploration and colonization started in 1527 that intended to establish colonial settlements and garrisons in Florida . The expedition was initially led by Pánfilo de Narváez , who died in 1528 . More men died as the expedition traveled west along the unexplored Gulf Coast of the present - day United States and into the American Southwest . Only four of the expedition 's original members survived , reaching Mexico City in 1536 . These survivors were the first known Europeans and Africans to see the Mississippi River , and to cross the Gulf of Mexico and Texas .
Why was the Narvaez expedition important to Spanish Florida?
Why was the Narvaez expedition important to Spanish Florida ?
The Narváez expedition was a Spanish journey of exploration and colonization started in 1527 that intended to establish colonial settlements and garrisons in Florida
The Narváez expedition was a Spanish journey of exploration and colonization started in 1527 that intended to establish colonial settlements and garrisons in Florida