Explorers Flashcard

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What country did Cabeza de Vaca come from?

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Spain

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What motivated Francisco Coronado to sail to New Spain?

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Money & fame

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Why was Texas a tough place for the French to live?

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The wet land and marshes

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What did Coronado discover about the 'cities of gold'?

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They did not exist

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Why did Francisco Coronado leave New Spain?

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To look for the Cities of Gold

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Who was Cabeza de Vaca?

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A Spanish explorer who traveled through parts of the Americas.

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What is New Spain?

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A colonial territory that included parts of present-day Mexico and the southwestern United States.

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What were the 'cities of gold'?

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Legendary places that explorers believed were filled with gold, but they did not exist.

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What challenges did explorers face in Texas?

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Harsh weather, difficult terrain, and conflicts with Native Americans.

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What is the significance of exploration in history?

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Exploration led to the discovery of new lands, trade routes, and cultural exchanges.