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Which river did Coronado's expedition first sight?

  • Colorado River

  • Mississippi River

  • Rio Grande

  • Columbia River

Answer

The Colorado River was the first river that Coronado's expedition encountered. This river is located in the southwestern United States and flows through the Grand Canyon. The expedition was led by Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, a Spanish explorer, in the 16th century. The expedition was searching for the Seven Cities of Cibola, which were rumored to be rich in gold and silver.
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