Spanish Explorers in Texas History

In 1519, Spanish explorer Pineda _______________ the Texas coastline and claimed the land for Spain.

Cabeza de Vaca _______________ through Texas on his long journey home after surviving a shipwreck.

Coronado _______________ for the seven cities of Cibola, but never found them.

What Spanish structure is the subject of the image and quote?

What other structures did Spain build to protect the settlements?

What was Spain’s goal in building these structures?

Pretend that you’re a Native American living near this structure. What is your reaction to it?

Spain built religious settlements called _______________ to convert local natives to the Spanish culture.

Spain also built _______________ to protect the missions and nearby settlements.

Spain sent _______________ as religious teachers who would help spread the Catholic religion.