Explorers of Texas History

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Which explorer established Fort St. Louis after not finding the Mississippi River?

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René Robert Cavelier

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Which Explorer went looking for the "cities of gold" but instead found the Wichita people?

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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

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Who was the first European to explore the Gulf Coast of Texas?

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Alonso Alvarez de Piñeda

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Who distinguished himself in the Spanish military and earned serving in an expedition?

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Álvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca

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Who's journey gave early accounts of the people and geography of the Northern American continent?

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Luis de Moscoso de Alvarado

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Which explorer returned with news of silver mines in modern-day New Mexico and Arizona, which encouraged future Spanish exploration?

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Antonio de Espejo

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King Phillip II of Spain wanted to spread Catholicism in what is now New Mexico. Which explorer was chosen to lead the expedition?

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Juan de Oñate

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Which explorer proved that Florida was not an island?

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Alonso Álvarez de Piñeda

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Which European explorer was the first known to explore Palo Duro Canyon?

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Francisco Vásquez de Coronado