3 week Review (Spanish Colonial Era)

Front

Who was the Italian sailor that suggested a sea route west across the Atlantic Ocean to reach Asia?

Back

Christopher Columbus

Front

Who was the first European to explore the Texas coast?

Back

Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

Front

Which Native American group helped Cabeza de Vaca when he was stranded?

Back

Karankawa

Front

What are the three G's?

Back

Glory, God, Gold

Front

What was the purpose of the presidios built by Spain?

Back

To house soldiers who protected settlers

Front

What was a key Spanish response to the French interest in Texas?

Back

To establish missions and presidios in Texas

Front

What does expedition mean?

Back

A journey for a specific purpose

Front

What is Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca MOST known for when it comes to explorations of Texas?

Back

He wrote stories about the seven cities of Gold, that the Natives had told him about

Front

If you were searching the archives of Texas history, in which era would you find Alonso Alvarez de Pineda and Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca?

Back

Colonial Era

Front

Territorial fights over the land that became known as Texas erupted between _______ and _______ during the early years of colonization.

Back

France and Spain