Age Of Contact

Front

What were the political, social and economic motivations for European exploration of Texas?

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God, Glory, Gold

Front

Which explorer sailed the ocean blue in 1492?

Back

Columbus

Front

France and one other country were key for the exploration of Texas, what other country was involved?

Back

Spain

Front

In Texas History, why is the year 1519 important?

Back

Pineda mapped the Texas coast.

Front

Which explorer is not from Spain? La Salle, Coronado, Pineda, Narvaez

Back

La Salle

Front

Who shipwrecked on the Texas coast?

Back

Cabeza de Vaca

Front

After contact, many American Indians began to mysteriously die. What was the cause?

Back

Unknown diseases

Front

Which explorer discovered the most gold?

Back

No one found gold

Front

Who is credited for exploring the Coastal Plains of Texas?

Back

France

Front

How were the Spanish deterred in Texas?

Back

La Salle created Fort St. Louis