Texas History: Unit 3 TEST

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Which of the following describes Columbus' expedition? Options: In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles. In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain, and established Mexico City. In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer" among the Texas Indians. Later, upon his return to Spain, he later published a story of his travels.

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In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles.

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Which of the following describes Cortes' expedition? Options: n 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles. In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain, and established Mexico City. In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer" among the Texas Indians. Later, upon his return to Spain, he later published a story of his travels.

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In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain, and established Mexico City.

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Which of the following describes Pineda's expedition? Options: In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain, and established Mexico City. In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. He ended up in Texas while searching for the Mississippi River. He established a settlement in Texas; however, it was destroyed by Indian attacks. Even though it failed, it gave France a claim in Texas. In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles.

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In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast.

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Which of the following describes Cabeza de Vaca's journey?  Options: In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain, and established Mexico City. , In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. , He ended up in Texas while searching for the Mississippi River. He established a settlement in Texas; however, it was destroyed by Indian attacks. Even though it failed, it gave France a claim in Texas. , In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer" among the Texas Indians. Later, upon his return to Spain, he later published a story of his travels. 

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In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer" among the Texas Indians. Later, upon his return to Spain, he later published a story of his travels.

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Which of the following describes La Salle's expedition?  Options: In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. , He ended up in Texas while searching for the Mississippi River. He established a settlement in Texas; however, it was destroyed by Indian attacks. Even though it failed, it gave France a claim to Texas. , In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer" among the Texas Indians. Later, upon his return to Spain, he later published a story of his travels. , In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles.

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He ended up in Texas while searching for the Mississippi River. He established a settlement in Texas; however, it was destroyed by Indian attacks. Even though it failed, it gave France a claim to Texas. 

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Why did the Spanish leave East Texas?

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They left because of drought and flood which ruined their crops. Also, their supplies were scarce, disease had spread, and the Native Americans did not want religious instruction.

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What is the Age of Contact Era in Texas?

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When the Spanish and French explorers both claimed Texas.

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What motivated Spanish explorers to travel to Texas? They wanted to find new land. They wanted to spread Christianity. They wanted wealth. ALL OF THE CHOICES ARE CORRECT.

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ALL OF THE CHOICES ARE CORRECT.

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What did Spanish exploration in Texas lead to?

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Established a claim to Texas, Conflict with Texas Indians, Gained new plants and animals, as well as knowledge of land and Texas Indians.

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What were the goals of the missions and presidios?

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Teach Texas Indians Christianity and way of Spanish life, Create a Spanish presence in Texas, Protect Spanish Citizens