Exploration and Colonization of Texas

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Identify an important individual related to the European exploration of Texas who searched for gold and dealt with conflicting territorial claims between France and Spain.

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Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

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Which individual contributed to the establishment of Catholic missions, towns, and ranches during the European colonization of Texas? Options: Alonso Álvarez de Pineda, Fray Damián Massanet, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

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Fray Damián Massanet

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Name one major physical or human characteristic used to locate and compare places of importance in Texas: major cities, waterways, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, or local points of interest.

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major cities, waterways, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, or local points of interest

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What would be the best title for the diagram below? Options: Reasons for Exploration, Differences between missions and presidios, Spanish and English methods of colonization, Reasons for Spanish colonization

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Differences between missions and presidios

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Christopher Columbus never set foot on Texas land, however, his efforts are important because he-

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inspired other explorers who would later conquer and settle in Texas and the U.S.

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Select TWO reasons why European countries were motivated to explore the New World: To find new trade routes and acquire wealth, To spread Christianity and gain political power, To escape from technological advancements, To avoid contact with other civilizations.

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To spread Christianity and gain political power.

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Who was a Spanish conquistador and explorer that defeated the Aztecs and claimed Mexico for Spain?

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Hernan Cortez

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Which of the following is the best definition of a colony?

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An area that is taken by a powerful country and settled

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Which of the following reasons is the best explanation of why many early European settlements were built near water?
This was the only land available for the settlements,
European settlements had to be built away from the threat of Natives,
The colonies all had a difficult time with agriculture,
The settlements needed a constant supply of fresh water for daily use

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The settlements needed a constant supply of fresh water for daily use

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What is the significance of Cabeza de Vaca's journal, La Relacion?

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It was the first written documentation of Indian cultures across Texas and inspired others to search for the Seven Cities of Cibola.