1st 6-Weeks CAT Review

Why is the Louisiana Purchase significant (important)?

• It instantly made Spain and America neighbors.

• King Louis wanted to own the land so he could attack Spain.

• I cut the size of American in half.

• It helped England control more of the U. S.

Why was East Texas so significant in the establishment of missions in Texas?

• Because Spain wanted to become allies with France

• Because France was beginning to claim lands that Spain had already claimed

• Because there was a lot of lumber to build missions

What was NOT a reason for European exploration in North America?

• God/Religion

• Glory/Fame

• Gold/Riches

• Farming

Who mapped the Texas coast?

• Hernan Cortez

• Alonzo Pineda

• Francisco Coronado

• Cabeza de Vaca

Who conquered the Aztecs in 1519?

• Hernan Cortez

• Alonzo Pineda

• Francisco Coronado

• Cabeza de Vaca

Who claimed the Louisiana Territory for France?

• Hernan cortez

• Alonzo Pineda

• Francisco Coronado

• Robert LeSalle

This explorer established the first settlement on the mainland (Mexico City).

• Hernan Cortez

• Alonzo Pineda

• Robert LeSalle

• Santa Anna

This explorer built Fort St. Louis and scared Spain into building missions in east Texas.

• Robert LeSalle

• Hernan Cortez

• Francisco Coronado

• Alonzo Pineda

This explorer is known as "Canyon Man" because he discovered the Grand Canyon and Palo Duro Canyon.

• Alonzo Pineda

• Francisco Coronado

• Hernan Cortez

• Robert LeSalle

Francisco Coronado found the "Seven Cities of Gold."

• True

• False