Explorers and Their Contributions

Which of the following explorers was shipwrecked near Galveston while searching for the legendary city of El Dorado?

• Robert La Salle

• Hernán Cortés

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

Which of the following is a challenge faced by those who started missions in Texas?

• Hostile relations with Native American tribes

• Lack of funding and resources

• Harsh environmental conditions

• Abundance of skilled labor

These newspapers describe events during the early colonization of Texas. Which newspaper correctly describes the accomplishments of Alonso Álvarez de Pineda? Select the correct answer.

• A NEW CONTINENT HAS BEEN FOUND!

• WE NOW HAVE MAPS OF THE TEXAS COAST!

• MISSIONS SPREADING CHRISTIANITY TO NATIVE PEOPLE!

• THE AZTEC EMPIRE HAS BEEN CONQUERED!

• GOLD IS DISCOVERED IN MEXICO!

I am a Spanish friar during the colonial era in Texas. My main goal is to --

• spread disease to native Indians.

• spread Spanish culture to native Indians.

• spread the Catholic faith to native Indians.

• spread various religions to the native Indians.

What EFFECT did the missions have on the native Texas population?

• War was declared by the native groups.

• Diseases killed many of the native groups.

• Many native groups moved to Mexico to get away.

• The natives were given the same rights as the Spaniards.

How did the establishment of French trading posts in modern-day Mississippi after the desertion of Fort St. Louis affect Spanish-French relations in Texas?

• The Spanish allowed French traders into the territory under the condition that they would settle there.

• The Spanish built missions to strengthen their hold over the land.

• The Spanish sent groups to destroy French trading posts.

• The Spanish continued to keep watch on the French, but no other move was made.

Which Spanish Catholic priest cooperated with French authorities in Louisiana to bring missions to East Texas?

• José de Escandón

• Francisco Hidalgo

• Antonio Margil de Jesús

• Fray Damián Massanet

What impact did Mexico's independence from Spain have on the colonization of Texas?

• Mexicans began to search for gold in Texas.

• Settlers in Texas were required to learn Spanish.

• Thousands of people came to Texas to claim land.

• Texas was given to Spain in a treaty to end the war.

How did Spain attempt to control Texas during the Spanish Colonial era?

• It gave large tracts of land to Spaniards who settled there.

• It forced Native Americans out of their traditional lands.

• It fought wars with the United States, Mexico, and France.

• It established missions and military posts.

How did Europeans increase their knowledge of Texas in 1519?

• Alonso Álvarez de Pineda of Spain was the first European to see Texas.

• Alonso Álvarez de Pineda of Spain mapped the Texas coastline.

• Juan Ponce De León and Diego Velázquez were the first Europeans to see Texas.

• Juan Ponce De León and Diego Velázquez were the first Europeans to explore Texas.