European Explorers

Front

Why were many explorers, including Coronado sent to Texas by Spain?

Back

To find gold and other riches

Front

The first country to claim Texas was ________________, and the second country was ________________.

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III, II

Front

Why did La Salle end up in Texas?

Back

He got lost while sailing.

Front

What is being described in the passage above? Options: La Belle, Cibola, Matagorda, Quivira

Back

La Belle

Front

How did Cabeza de Vaca help others learn about the Native American way of life?

Back

He wrote a book describing Native culture.

Front

Which explorer’s journey and accomplishments are being described?

Back

Cabeza de Vaca

Front

What valuable natural resource found in Texas is Coronado describing?

Back

buffalo

Front

What best replaces the question mark? Options: England and France fight over Texas, Spain is the first to claim Texas, The War of 1812 begins, Mexico is the first to claim Texas

Back

Spain is the first to claim Texas

Front

Which explorer’s journey and accomplishments are being described?

Back

La Salle

Front

What did Cabeza da Vaca tell Spanish leaders existed in Texas?

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cities of gold