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.

What was the purpose and method for Spanish settlement of what would become Texas? (choose TWO)

• building large cities

• solidify claim to lands and prevent other countries from settling

• The Mission-Presidio System

• Fillibusters

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

• they 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

Which of the following events would NOT fit in the era of Texas History known as the Age of Contact? (choose two)

• The French accidentally land on the Texas Coast and establish a fort

• The Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca makes his way through Texas on his way to Mexico City

• Europeans come to Texas to look for the fabled cities of gold

• Texas succeeds from the United States and the Civil War begins

• They renewed their interest in the colonization of Texas by establishing Missions

Use the map to match the region that Austin's first colony was located in.

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Use the map to match which region De Leon's colony was located in.

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins