Texas History: Unit 3 TEST

Texas History: Unit 3 TEST

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History

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following describes Columbus' expedition?

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In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following describes Cortes' expedition?

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Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following describes Pineda's expedition?

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In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following describes Cabeza de Vaca's journey?

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Back

In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer" among the Texas Indians. Later, upon his return to Spain, he later published a story of his travels.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following describes La Salle's expedition?

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Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Age of Contact Era in Texas?

Back

When the Spanish and French explorers both claimed Texas.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What motivated Spanish explorers to travel to Texas?

Back

They wanted to find new land, spread Christianity, and seek wealth.

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