European Exploration of Texas

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What was the importance of Alonso Álvarez de Pineda's exploration of the Texas coast in 1519?

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He was the first European to explore and map what is now the Texas coastline.

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Spanish soldiers who sought out God, Glory, and Gold

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Conquistadors

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The outpost built by La Salle in Texas was named......

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Fort St. Louis

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Who was part of the expedition that shipwrecked in Galveston and was saved by the Karankawas? Options: Cortez, Pineda, Cabeza de vaca, Cabeza de mesa

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Cabeza de vaca

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Spain came to America with what purpose?

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for God, Gold, and Glory

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Which Spanish explorer defeated the Aztec Empire in 1519?

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Hernan Cortes

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El Paso and San Antonio reflect the culture of what European country...

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Spain

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Cabeza de Vaca became known as a great _______.

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healer

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What did Cabeza de Vaca do? Options: Map the coast of Texas, Live with the Native Americans and explore Texas, Conquer the Aztecs, Explore the Great Plains looking for cities of gold

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Live with the Native Americans and explore Texas

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What did Coronado do?

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Explore the Great Plains looking for cities full of gold