Exploration of Texas

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of Spanish Colonial Era?
- Forts were built to protect and house Native Americans
- American Indian tribes were moved off their lands
- Missions were built to secure Spanish claims to Texas

Back

Missions were built to secure Spanish claims to Texas

Front

Spanish soldiers who sought out God, Glory, and Gold

Back

Conquistadors

Front

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

Back

Fort St. Louis

Front

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

Back

Cabeza de vaca

Front

Which group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion? Options: Catholic priests, Conquistadors, Anglo settlers

Back

American Indian tribes

Front

Spain came to America with what purpose?

Back

for God, Gold, and Glory

Front

Which Spanish explorer defeated the Aztec Empire in 1519?

Back

Hernan Cortes

Front

Why did the Spanish adopt the process of building missions and presidios?

Back

To claim the land for Spain, also convert the local Indians to Christianity, grow settlements and towns

Front

The Spanish wanted Indians to follow what religion?

Back

Catholic Religion