Exploration and Colonization of Texas

Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue in???

• 1942
• 1492
• 1901
• 1519

The purpose of Columbus's voyage was to

• find out if the Earth was flat.
• find out if America had gold.
• find out if there was a passage through North America.
• find a short water route to Asia.

The horrible effect Europeans had on Native Americans was

• the flu.
• diseases.
• the trading of goods.
• starvation.

1)  The first two European countries to explore Mexico and Texas were - 

• England and France
• Spain and England
• Spain and France
• France and Germany

A Spanish explorer and soldier was called a -

• Viceroy
• Conquistador
• Friar
• Emperor

The expedition of Hernan Cortes resulted in

• destruction of Aztec empire
• capture of the Appache empire
• colonization of North America by Portugal
• exploration of the East indies

 What was the most important result of the Alvarez de Pineda expedition?

• the establishment of the first missions in San Antonio
• capture of the Apache empire
• the discovery of an all water route to the Pacific Ocean
• making the first map of the Texas coastline
  

Which was NOT a motive for Spanish exploration in Texas? 

• God
• Glory
• Greatness
• Gold

Which of the following was one result of France's exploration of Texas?

• The creation of a large colony that rivaled the Old 300
• The development of New France began in East Texas
• French coastal fort failed, leading soldiers to kill LaSalle
• Growth of the Mexican revolution was aided by the French

How did Fort St. Louis threaten the Spanish government's claim to Texas?

• The colony succeeded and grew quickly
  
• The French colonist declared war on Spain
• It showed that other countries were interested in Texas
  
• The colony was primarily a military base.