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Explorers’ Journeys: A Look into Historical Exploration Narratives

This unit delves into the thrilling accounts of explorers such as Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and Garcia Lopez de Cardenas. Through chronological narratives, we explore the harrowing journeys of these explorers, starting with Cabeza de Vaca's tragic expedition in Florida, where few survived harsh conditions and native confrontations. We also examine Cardenas's landmark expedition to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, emphasizing the challenges faced in documenting such grand vistas. These firsthand accounts offer a unique perspective on early exploration and its impact on history.

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Explorers’ Journeys: A Look into Historical Exploration Narratives

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  1. Unit 1 Explorers

  2. Literary Analysis • Exploration Narratives – firsthand accounts of the travels of explorers • Chronological Order – events described in the order that they happened

  3. Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca • Arrived in Florida as the second in command of a Spanish exploration group of soldiers. • Captain dies (illness and hostile natives kill many) • Sets sail for Mexico with remaining men, but captain and others drown • Of original 400, only 15 survive the winter. • All told, 4 survive, including Cabeza de Vaca, who gains reputation as a medicine man and trader • In 1536, he and the other 3 finally reach Mexico City • Exploration journals also recount his expeditions in South America

  4. Garcia Lopez de Cardenas • First European to visit the Grand Canyon • Leader of Coronado’s expedition to New Mexico • Explored the Colorado River • Unable to descend to the river from the top of the canyon, he attempts to describe the sight by saying it was taller than the 300-foot Great Tower of Seville.

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