Spanish and the Southwest (jan 27, 1540 – jan 1, 1543)
Description:
The Spanish invade and colonize all the way up to modern day California. This is a major step in Spanish Colonization. California would later become part of New Spain around 60 years later.http://storiesofusa.com/the-conquest-of-new-spain-history-1492-1901/
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Date:
jan 27, 1540
jan 1, 1543
~ 2 years and 11 months