Significant explorers

Who became the first European to map all of Texas' Gulf Coast?

• Francisco Coronado

• Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Juan de Onate

Whose writings were considered the first historical accounts of Texas?

• Antonio de Espejo

• Luis Moscoso de Alvarado

• Cabeza de Vaca

• La Salle

Who claimed all the land drained by the Mississippi river, although his settlement at Gracitias Creek ultimately failed?

• Juan de Onate

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda

• La Salle

Who explored the northern part of Texas in search for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold?

• Francisco Coronado

• Luis Moscoso de Alvarado

• La Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca

Who broke Spanish laws when he attacked a village near his settlement leading to a significant conflict?

• Antonio de Espejo

• Juan de Onate

• Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

• La Salle

Who provided another historical account of the people and geography of North America during his expedition?

• Luis Moscoso de Alvarado

• La Salle

• Antonio de Espejo

• Cabeza de Vaca

Who was a Spanish explorer who led a rescue mission into Texas and discovered silver mines.

• Francisco Coronado

• Antonio de Espejo

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Juan de Onate