Who financed Coronado's expedition?
Viceroy of New Spain
King of Spain
Pope
Queen of England
Answer
Viceroy of New Spain financed Coronado's expedition to explore the northern territories of the Spanish Empire. The Viceroy, Antonio de Mendoza, provided the necessary resources and support for the expedition, which aimed to discover new lands, establish settlements, and search for rumored riches. Coronado's expedition set out in 1540 and explored present-day Arizona, New Mexico, and the Great Plains, but ultimately failed to find the wealth they sought.
Exploring the Legacy: The Adventures of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
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