Explorers & Spanish Colonial Era

Front

Which explorer was shipwrecked on Galveston Island and wrote about his travels in the book La Relacion?

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Cabeza de Vaca

Front

Which explorer traveled through the Great Plains in search of a golden city?

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Coronado

Front

Which explorer was from France and founded Fort St. Louis on the Texas coast?

Back

La Salle

Front

Which explorer created the first map of Texas in 1519?

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Pineda

Front

What was the name of the settlement in Texas that was built by La Salle?

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Fort St. Louis

Front

What is NOT one of the 3 G's? Options: Gold, Glory, God, Goats

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Goats

Front

What important event happened in 1519?

Back

Pineda mapped Texas coast

Front

Which explorer wandered through the Great Plains?

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Coronado

Front

What was the result of Coronado's journey?

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He found no gold, but claimed territory for Spain

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Why did Spain found missions in East Texas?

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To keep the French out!