Exploration and Early Colonization of Texas

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Spain came to America with what purpose?

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for God, Gold, and Glory

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Which Spanish explorer defeated the Aztec Empire in 1519? Options: Francisco Coronado, Hernan Cortes, Amerigo Vespucci, Cabeza de Vaca

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Hernan Cortes

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In what year did Alvarez de Pineda explore the  Texas coastline? Options: 1519, 1528, 1541, 1542

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1519

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What contribution did Alvarez de Pineda make for Spanish exploration?

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mapped the Texas coast

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What was the main goal of French settlers in Texas?

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establish trade networks with the Native Texans Along the Mississippi River

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Defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas history?

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Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.

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What happened during Spanish Colonial Era?

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The Spanish built missions to spread their religion

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Why did the Spanish adopt the process of building missions and presidios?

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To claim the land for Spain, also convert the local Indians to Christianity, grow settlements and towns

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Which of the following was a NEGATIVE effect of the Spanish explorers in Texas?

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Diseases brought by Spanish explorers killed many American Indians.

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What was Cibola and what role did it play in the early Spanish exploration of Texas?

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Cibola was a legend about seven cities of gold that drew many Spanish explorers to Texas.