La Salle is best known for...

Claiming land in Texas for France

Which of the following describes Cortes' expedition? Options: n 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, s. , In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast . , In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain, and established Mexico City. , In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer"

In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain, and established Mexico City.

Which of the following describes Pineda's expedition? Options: In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain, and established Mexico City. , In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast , He ended up in Texas while searching for the Mississippi River. He established a settlement in Texas;, In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit

In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast

Which of the following describes Cabeza de Vaca's journey? In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain,, In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast t. , He ended up in Texas while searching for the Mississippi River.. , In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer" among the Texas Indians. wrote stories

In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer" among the Texas Indians. wrote stories

Which of the following describes La Salle's expedition? Options: In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast . , He ended up in Texas while searching for the Mississippi River. He established a settlement in Texas; Even though it failed, it gave France a claim to Texas. , In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer" . , In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America.

He ended up in Texas while searching for the Mississippi River. He established a settlement in Texas; Even though it failed, it gave France a claim to Texas.

What is the Age of Contact Era in Texas?

When the Spanish and French explorers both claimed Texas.

La Salle is best known for...

Claiming land in Texas for France

Coronado is best known for...

Finding physical features like the Grand Canyon

"the era of the age of contact"

The contact between European explorers and the American Indian

Reason why Spanish Missions failed in Texas?

Most Indians were not interested in being Catholic

Why did the Spanish decide to build the East Texas missions?

To keep the French out of Spanish territory

Explorers in Texas Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was known for "discovering" the new world in 1492? Options: Pineda, La Salle, Columbus, Cortes

Back

Columbus

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Pineda do in 1519?

Back

He explored and mapped the Gulf of Mexico

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who did Hernan Cortes defeat and conquer?

Back

The Aztecs

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who shipwrecked near Galveston, became a Karankawa slave, and wrote a book about his travels in Texas?

Back

Cabeza de Vaca

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who searched for the seven cities of Cibola and claimed the land for Spain?

Back

Cornado

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the French explorer that was the first to travel the length of the Mississippi River and established Fort St. Louis? Options: Coronado, Columbus, La Salle, Cabeza de Vaca

Back

La Salle

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Did other Native tribes help Cortes defeat the Aztecs?

Back

True

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