Explorers and Missions

Front

Which of the following was NOT a reason the early explorers began to make voyages? Options: To search for gold and riches, To make friends with the Native Americans, To spread their religion, To gain land for their country

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To make friends with the Native Americans

Front

Cabeza de Vaca, Pineda, and Coronado were exploring for which country?

Back

Spain

Front

Which explorer mapped the coast of Texas?

Back

Pineda

Front

Which French explorer established Fort St Louis, claimed Texas for France, and encouraged Spain to start settling in Texas?

Back

La Salle

Front

Which explorer spent a lot of time with the Karankawa tribe in Texas, and then wrote a journal about his journey?

Back

Cabeza de Vaca

Front

Which explorer traveled through the panhandle of Texas?

Back

Coronado

Front

Cortes is known for:

Back

Defeating the Aztecs in 1519

Front

Special religious settlements created by Spanish to convert natives were called

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missions

Front

What were the goals of the Spanish Missions?

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Convert the Native Americans to Spanish citizens, Keep control of the land in Texas, Convert the Native Americans to Catholics.

Front

A Spanish fort that protects a mission is called a

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presidio