Spanish Arrive in Utah

Firstly, let's talk about Christopher Columbus, because we need to find out why and how the Spanish ended up exploring what is now Utah.

Here are two videos that discuss what we know about Christopher Columbus, and challenge some of the commonly held beliefs that we often hold in regards to Christopher Columbus. 

Then there were the Conquistadors, who were Spanish Conquerors who were sent to take over power from Native Peoples. Use the sites and videos below to learn more about what they did, and the spread of Spanish Colonization.

And then finally, let's bring it back to Utah. Some of the first European explorers of Utah were Dominguez and Escalante, and their expedition in 1776. Click this link to read all about that expedition, including a great primary source from the expedition.