Unit 2 Age of Contact Test Review

Front

How long was Cabeza de Vaca's journey across Texas and Mexico?

Back

8 years

Front

Why is the year 1519 important in the history of Texas?

Back

It is the year Alvarez de Pineda's expedition maps the Texas coast.

Front

What was the reason La Salle explored Texas?

Back

He was looking for the mouth of the Mississippi but ended up sailing past it and establishing a French settlement in Texas.

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What was Spain's reaction when La Salle built Fort St. Louis in Matagorda Bay in Texas?

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They began to send expeditions to locate the settlements and establish their control of Texas

Front

What two countries flew their flags over Texas during the Age of Contact?

Back

France and Spain

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How did Spain attempt to control Texas during the Spanish Colonial Era?

Back

It established missions and presidios

Front

Which of the following cities was founded in 1718? Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth

Back

San Antonio

Front

Given that Europeans first traveled to Texas by sea, which native tribe was most likely the first to engage with the new settlers?

Back

The Karankawa

Front

Who led the largest expedition across Texas in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola?

Back

Francisco Coronado

Front

What was the name of the 1st Spanish mission built in West Texas near present day El Paso?

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Corpus Christi de la Ysleta