Long History

Francis Drake’s Voyage About The World. 1. A False Start and an African Island

Listen to Francis Drake's famous voyage about the world, in which he tries to find a northern passage around the Americas, leading to some of the earliest descriptions of the people in the place that would eventually be known as California.
The voyage began on November 15, 1577 and ended almost three later on the 26 September 1580.
(1 of 20) Why did Drake’s fleet have a false start?

The Philippines’ First Spanish Colony. Top Ten Surprises

Which aspects of the document about the early days of the first Spanish settlement on the Philippines stood out?

The Philippines’ First Spanish Colony. Top Ten Events

What were the principal events during the first two years of the first Spanish settlement on The Philippines, from 1565 to 1567?

Florida, Texas and Northern Mexico in the 1500s. 20. Escape from the Troubles of the Land and Perils of the Sea

(20 of 20) How does Cabeza de Vaca's narrative end? Also, some loose ends.... at the beginning of the expedition, what happened to the other crew members who went to Florida but stayed on the ships as the expedition set off on land?

Florida, Texas and Northern Mexico in the 1500s. 19. Welcomed with Joy in Mexico

(19 of 20) After eight years, how was Cabeza de Vaca's return to the Spanish-speaking world?

Florida, Texas and Northern Mexico in the 1500s. 18. Conflict in Sinaloa

(18 of 20) After many years, what were Cabeza de Vaca's first encounters with Christians like?

Florida, Texas and Northern Mexico in the 1500s. 17. Many and dissimilar tongues in New Mexico, Chihuaha and Sonora

(17 of 20) Which people did Cabeza de Vaca come across in northern Mexico?

Florida, Texas and Northern Mexico in the 1500s. 16. Thousands of Followers in Texas

(16 of 20) Why did thousands of local people follow Cabeza de Vaca?

Florida, Texas and Northern Mexico in the 1500s. 15. Healers and Plunderers in Texas

(15 of 20) How does Cabeza de Vaca's reputation as a healer develop?

Florida, Texas and Northern Mexico in the 1500s. 14. Tea and Gourds: Among the People of Texas

(14 of 20) What were the nations and languages Cabeza de Vaca came across in Texas?