Exploration Motivations and Discoveries in Texas History

The video explores the history of Texas exploration, starting with motivations like gold, God, and glory. It covers key explorers such as Alonzo Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca, and Francisco de Coronado, highlighting their journeys and contributions. The establishment of Spanish missions and the French exploration led by Robert LaSalle are also discussed, along with the resulting conflicts. The video concludes with a recap of key dates and events in Texas exploration.

What were the three main motivations for explorers during the age of exploration?

• Trade, Religion, and Conquest

• Adventure, Fame, and Riches

• Land, Power, and Wealth

• Gold, God, and Glory

Who was the first explorer to map the Texas coastline?

• Francisco de Coronado

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Alonzo Pineda

• Robert LaSalle

What event led Cabeza de Vaca to become shipwrecked on the Texas coast?

• A battle with Native Americans

• A navigational error

• A hurricane

• A mutiny on his ship

What was Francisco de Coronado searching for during his expedition?

• A new trade route

• Cities of gold

• The Fountain of Youth

• A passage to Asia

What was one positive outcome of Coronado's expedition?

• He introduced new animals to the region

• He found the cities of gold

• He established a new colony

• He discovered a new continent

What was the primary purpose of the missions established by the Spanish in Texas?

• To find gold

• To build military forts

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To establish trade routes

Which explorer claimed land in Texas for France?

• Francisco de Coronado

• Robert LaSalle

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Alonzo Pineda

What happened to Robert LaSalle during his expedition in Texas?

• He was captured by Native Americans

• He was killed by his own men

• He successfully established a colony

• He found the cities of gold

Which city was the first to be established in Texas?

• San Antonio

• El Paso

• Goliad

• Gonzales

What were the motivations behind the age of exploration?

• To find new trade partners

• To spread democracy

• To spread Christianity, find gold, and gain fame

• To establish new governments