Post-SLO

During which year does the headline occur?

• 1607

• 1519

• 1718

• 1658

Settlers needed a midway point between East Texas and New Spain. In what year was the Alamo established for that reason?

• 1718

• 1731

• 1724

• 1734

What is the significance of the year 1718?

• Six missions established

• San Antonio was founded.

• Los Adaes becomes the capital.

• First mission built in Texas

What contribution did Alvarez de Pineda make for Spanish exploration?

• mapped the Texas coast

• defeated the Aztecs

• settled Mexico City

• explored New Mexico

In what year did Alvarez de Pineda map the Texas coastline?

• 1528

• 1541

• 1519

• 1542

Who landed on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico in 1519?

• Pizarro

• Columbus

• Cortez

• de Soto

What year did Texas become an independent republic?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

What key event occurred in 1861?

• Texas became a state.

• Texas seceded from the Union.

• Texas was annexed by the U.S.

• Texas became an independent country.

Which major Texas city was founded by Spanish colonists in 1718?

• Laredo

• Corpus Christi

• San Antonio

• El Paso

Why is 1845 significant in Texas history?

• Texas forces won the Battle of the Alamo ending the war with Mexico.

• Sam Houston was elected President of the Republic.

• Texas was annexed by the U.S.

• The Spanish gov't gave up all rights to Texas.