European Explorers in Texas

Which of the explorers claimed the Mississippi River in the name of France?

• Rene-Robert Cavelier, de La Salle

• Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

Which explorer (and his expedition) managed to come across present-day Galveston, Texas?

Which explorer believed that they could sail west from Europe and reach Asia on the other side?

Which explorer set out to conquer the Aztec Empire in modern-day Mexico?

• Hernando de Soto

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

• Hernando Cortes

• Francisco Coronado

What was the significance of Francisco Coronado's expedition?

• He wanted to be governor of Nueva Galicia.

• He wanted to search for the Nueva Galicia because of its riches.

• His expedition passed through Southwestern and Northern Texas.

• He did found treasures in the Seven Cities of Cibola.

What country came to the Americas first: Spain or Britain?

• Britain

• Spain

Answer explanation

Spain came first. The British did not set up a colony until 1607 in Jamestown.