Spanish Explorers and Early Settlements in Texas

European explorers of North America were strongly motivated by

• the quest to find a new political capital for Spain

• escaping their country

• becoming king of a new country

• in search of riches, glory for discoveries and spread religion

Coronado and other Spanish explorers were motivated to lead expeditions to North America because of the stories they heard about

• seven cities of gold

• a giant sea monster

• horses that could fly

• an immortal native tribe

Which European explorer is discovered the Palo Duro Canyon?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Coronado

• José de Escondón

• Christopher Columbus

Which of the following is one way Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca affected the settlement of Texas?

• By exploring and mapping Texas

• By starting the towns of Fort Worth and Galveston

• By discovering the Grand Canyon

• By leading colonists up the Mississippi

Who was one of the earliest French explorers to journey through Texas?

• La Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Coronado

Wrote stories of the Texas landscape that inspired future Spanish expeditions

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Robert de la Salle

All of the following are motivations for European exploration in Texas EXCEPT—

• Seeking new trade routes
• Establishing a democratic government
• to learn from Native American

• Converting indigenous populations

This French explorer claimed part of Texas for his country. He helped establish Fort St. Louis in Texas in 1685.
Who was this explorer?

• La Salle
• Coronado

• Cabeza de Vaca

Which of the following impacts did Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca have on the settlement of Texas?

• started the towns of Dallas and Houston

• rebelled against Spanish rule

• explored and mapped Texas

• lead colonists up the Colorado River

Supported by the French monarchy to establish a settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi

• Coronado

• La Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca