What did Corinado and his soldiers hope to find?

Coronado and his soldiers hoped to find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold, known as "Cibola," which were rumored to be rich in resources and wealth. They were driven by the desire for glory, riches, and the expansion of Spanish territory in the New World. Additionally, they sought to spread Christianity among indigenous populations. Ultimately, their expedition led them through vast regions of what is now the southwestern United States, but they found no such cities or treasures.