Texas History: Unit 3 TEST

Which of the following describes Columbus' expedition? 

• In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles. 
• 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 and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. 
• 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. 

Which of the following describes Cortes' expedition? 

• n 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles. 
• In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf 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" among the Texas Indians. Later, upon his return to Spain, he later published a story of his travels. 

Which of the following describes Pineda's expedition? 

• 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 and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. 
• 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 in Texas. 
• In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles. 

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, and established Mexico City. 
• In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. 
• 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 in Texas. 
• 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. 

Which of the following describes La Salle's expedition? 

• In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles.

Why did the Spanish leave East Texas? 

• They left because of drought and flood which ruined their crops. Also, their supplies were scarce, disease had spread, and the Native Americans did not want religious instruction. 
• They left because the King and Queen of Spain refused to finance future expeditions. 
• They left because La Salle threatened to start a war with the Spaniards currently occupying Texas.
• They left after Cabeza de Vaca published his stories about Texas. Spain felt that they learned all they needed to learn about Texas. 

What is the Age of Contact Era in Texas?

• When France claimed Texas.
• When Spain claimed Texas. 
• When the Native Americans claimed Texas.
• When the Spanish and French explorers both claimed Texas.

What motivated Spanish explorers to travel to Texas? 

• They wanted to find new land. 
• They wanted to spread Christianity. 
• They wanted wealth. 
• ALL OF THE CHOICES ARE CORRECT. 

What did Spanish exploration in Texas lead to? 

• 1. Lead to France's claim to Texas
  2. Lead to La Salle's expedition
  3. Gained Knowledge of the Mississippi River
   
• 1. Spanish power and control
  2. The establishment of Mexico City
  3. Additional viceroys and Spanish governors 
• 1. Established a claim to Texas
  2. Conflict with Texas Indians
  3. Gained new plants and animals, as well as knowledge of land and Texas Indians
• None of the answers are correct

What were the goals of the missions and presidios? 

• Teach Texas Indians Christianity and way of Spanish life
• Create a Spanish presence in Texas
• Protect Spanish Citizens 
• ALL THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT