Spanish Explorers and Influences in Texas

This box above best describes which Spanish explorer?

• Rene-Robert de La Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

• Francisco Coronado

Although Fray Damián Massanet and Antonio Margil de Jesús were passionate about establishing East Texas missions to convert the Caddo culture to Catholicism, the missions were mostly a failure because —

• the Spanish government's territory did not expand northward

• the Caddo were uninterested in the Spanish way of life

• the Spanish government felt threatened by the United States

• the Caddo were unfriendly and raided often

Which event is correctly matched with its description?

• Cabeza de Vaca explores the interior of Texas

• Stephen F. Austin brings the “Old 300” to Texas

• Mexico fights for independence from Spain

• The Cherokee Nation settles along the Sabine River

How do people maintain their cultural heritage?

• Land purchases

• Migration

• Elections

• Religious ceremonies

Evidence of the influence of various ethnic groups on Texas is found in —

• landmark names, foods, and traditions

• restrictions on voting rights for new citizens

• laws, industries, and universities

• amendments to local laws

What is the best title for this graphic organizer?

• Spanish Influences in Texas

• French Influences in Texas

• American Influences in Texas

• German Influences in Texas

What is the man in this image known for?

• First set foot on land that would become Texas

• The seven cities of gold

• Starting French Revolt

• First to set foot on the Americas

• A decline in population

• Erosion

• Growth of sub-regions

• Conflict with Indians