Age of Exploration

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Who launched the Age of Exploration, which led to the discovery of Texas?

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Christopher Columbus

Front

What were the 3 reasons/motives the conquistadors came to the New World?

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God, Gold, Glory

Front

In what year did Pineda map the Gulf Coast?

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1519

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What influence did Cortes have on Spanish Explorers coming to America?

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Finding Gold

Front

Why was Columbus able to start exploration in 1492?

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The Reconquista ended

Front

Who first settled Fort St. Louis in Texas?

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La Salle

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Why did Spain lose interest in the New World?

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There was no gold to be discovered

Front

How accurate was the map that Pineda drew of the Gulf Coastline?

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Very close

Front

What kind of effect did Cortez have on the Native American population?

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Population decreased

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Which explorer did not technically conquer land? Options: Cortez, La Salle, Columbus, Coronado

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La Salle