Figures in the Texas Revolution and important events

I was looking for the seven cities of gold. I was the first to explore the Palo Duro Canyon. Additionally, I was the first explorer to travel across North Texas. I ended up exploring from Texas to central North America. I did not find any cities of gold. Who am I?

• La Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Stephen F. Austin

• Francisco Coronado

Answer explanation

Francisco Coronado was the first explorer to travel across North Texas and explore from Texas to central North America. However, he did not find any cities of gold.

The Spanish established settlements and missions. What were the main purposes of this?

• to educate Native Americans

• to claim the land

• for hunting

• to spread their Catholic beliefs

Answer explanation

The Spanish established settlements and missions to claim the land and spread their Catholic beliefs.

I was captured by Native Americans. This is where I heard about the Seven Cities of Gold. After escaping, I was the first explorer to travel across Texas. When I returned to Spain, I told everyone the stories of the Seven Cities of Gold. This caused the Spanish to send more explorers into Texas. Who am I?

• La Salle

• Francisco Coronado

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

• Santa Anna

Answer explanation

Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca was the first explorer to travel across Texas and spread stories of the Seven Cities of Gold, leading to more Spanish explorers being sent into Texas.

What were the main motivations for Europeans to explore Texas?

• The riches of the land

• To create new trading routes

• To spread their religion

• To claim the honors of conquering new lands

Answer explanation

Europeans explored Texas for the riches of the land, to spread their religion, and to claim the honors of conquering new lands.

Stephen F. Austin and Martin de Leon both played a key role in the settlement of Texas. Which terms below do NOT describe them both:

• politicians

• soldiers

• empresarios

• religious leaders

Answer explanation

Stephen F. Austin and Martin de Leon were both empresarios, not politicians, soldiers, or religious leaders.

I am considered the "Father of Texas." I received an empresario grant and brought thousands of people to settle in Texas. I was one of the delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. Who am I?

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Answer explanation

Stephen F. Austin is considered the 'Father of Texas.' He received an empresario grant and brought thousands of people to settle Texas. He was one of the delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

I was originally from Mexico where I worked as a newspaper editor and served in the Mexican government. I was a strong supporter of Texas independence and was a delegate at the Convention of 1836 (Washington-on-the-Brazos). You will find my signature on The Texas Declaration of Independence. Additionally, I helped in drafting the Constitution of the Republic of Texas. Who am I?

• Martin de Leon

• Santa Anna

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Stephen F. Austin

Answer explanation

Lorenzo de Zavala, a former Mexican newspaper editor and government official, moved to the United States due to disagreements with Santa Anna. He played a significant role in Texas independence, as a delegate at the Convention of 1836 and a contributor to the Texas Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

I was originally from Mexico and came to Texas as an empresario. Many of the people I brought to settle in Texas were from Mexico. I developed the City of Victoria. Who am I?

• Santa Anna

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Stephen F. Austin

• Martin de Leon

Answer explanation

Marin de Leon, originally from Mexico, settled Texas as an empresario and developed the City of Victoria.

The Convention of 1836, also known as the convention of Washington-on-the-Brazos, was a historic event that involved 59 delegates. The delegates met to

• declare war on Mexico

• write and sign the Declaration of Independence from Mexico

• plan how to defeat Santa Anna

• discuss their response to the Alamo

Answer explanation

The Convention of 1836, also known as the convention of Washington-on-the-Brazos, involved 59 delegates who met to write and sign The Declaration of Independence from Mexico.

Which of the following were ways early settlers survived in Texas?

• create farms

• conquer land

• build ranches

• build boats

• withstanding the harsh climate

Answer explanation

Early settlers in Texas survived by creating farms, building ranches, and withstanding the harsh climate.