What was the main reason for Coronado's failure?
No gold found
Bad weather
Disease
Mutiny
Answer
No gold found was the primary reason for Coronado's failure. The expedition, funded by the Spanish crown, set out to explore the American Southwest in search of the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola, rumored to be filled with gold and other riches. However, after extensive exploration, the expedition failed to locate any substantial gold deposits, leading to its eventual abandonment.
Exploring the Legacy: The Adventures of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
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