Exploration - Mexican National Era CUA #2

The individuals listed in the box represent which major era in Texas history?

• Natural Texas and Its People

• Age of Exploration

• Mexican National

• Reconstruction

1519 was significant to Texas history because in that year—

• the coast of Texas was first mapped by Spanish explorers.

• . Father Antonio de Olivares started the first mission and presidio at San Antonio.

• Mexico achieved its independence from Spain.

• Texas declared its independence from Mexico

According to the text, the Spanish planned to populate Texas mostly by -

• sending large numbers of missionaries to live there

• attracting immigrants from other countries.

• sending large numbers of soldiers to live there.

• converting American Indians into loyal Spanish subjects

Why does it make sense that European Explorers MOSTLY traveled through the Coastal Plains of Texas?

• The arrived by ship and landed on the coast

• There were less Natives in that region.

• Europeans didn't know how to travel through mountains.

• They were only given permission to explore that region. 

Which of the following would be the best title for the passage above?

• Spanish Settlers Move to East Texas

• Relations between the Natives and Spanish Settlers

• Purpose for Spanish Settlement of Texas

• Early Spanish Settlers Adapt to their Environment

Many names of cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio, reflect the language of —

• England

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

Austin's First Colony 1823 was in ?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains & Basins

De Leon 1824 was in?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains & Basins

Green DeWitt 1825 is in?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains & Basins

Leftwich 1825 is in?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains & Basins