Studies Weekly Checkpoint 2

The motives of exploration are often referred to as the three Gs. What does this stand for?

• 1. glory, goals, greed

• 1. goals, greed, God

• 1. God, glory, goals

• 1. gold, God, glory

Where were most explorers from?

• Africa

• Europe

• Oceania

• South America

According to the article, what was Cabeza de Vaca's major accomplishment?

• 1. a coastal map

• 1. a guide to plants

• first historical accounts

• a colonial charter

According to the article, what was the goal of Coronado's expedition?

• to expand trade networks
  

• to discover new waterways

• to claim new lands for Spain

• to find gold and other riches

Who converted others to their religion during the Spanish exploration?

• conquistadores

• empresarios

• explorers

• missionaries

What mission is also known as the Alamo?

• San Antonio de Valero

• San Francisco de los Tejas

• Nuestra Señora del Refugio

• Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción del Socorro

What was Texas' role under Spanish government in the 1800s?

• 1. Texas was independent at this time.

• 1. The Spanish government still controlled Texas during this time.

• 1. Texas was under Portugal's government during this time.

• 1. Texas was part of the United States during this time.

What was Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's nickname?

• Founder of the U.S.
  

• El Tigre de las Llanuras

• Protector of Mexican Freedom

• Father of Mexican Independence

What became the battle cry of the Texas Revolution?

• "Freedom!"

• 2. "For the Republic!"

• 2. "Remember the Alamo!"

• 2. "Come and Go!"

What was the Runaway Scrape?

• the name of a Texas racecar driver
  

• a place to receive food and shelter
  

• a mass retreat to escape Santa Anna

• a race that took place in Scrape