Texas History

Who were the first European settlers in Texas?

• Spanish

• Dutch

• English

• French

When did the Spanish colonization of Texas begin?

• 1600

• 1750

• 1800

• 1690

Who was the Spanish explorer who first set foot in Texas?

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

• Hernán Cortés

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Juan de Oñate

Which Native American tribe was encountered by the Spanish in Texas?

• Cherokee

• Apache

• Comanche

• Karankawa

What was the purpose of Spanish missions in Texas?

• To provide education and healthcare to Native Americans

• To establish trade routes with Native Americans

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity and establish Spanish control over the region.

• To protect Native Americans from European settlers

Which mission in Texas is known as the 'Queen of the Missions'?

• Mission San Antonio

• Mission San Jose

• Mission San Francisco

• Mission San Juan

Who was the first Spanish governor of Texas?

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

• Juan de Oñate

• Hernán Cortés

• Domingo Terán de los Ríos

What was the capital of Spanish Texas?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio

Which event marked the end of Spanish rule in Texas?

• Battle of Medina

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo

Who was the first Mexican president of Texas?

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Benito Juárez

• Lorenzo de Zavala