Exploration and Settlement of Spanish Texas

Why did the Spanish locate their missions along rivers?

• For trade routes

• For transportation

• For irrigation and water supply

• For military defense

What contributed to the development of San Antonio de Bexar?

• Its mountainous terrain

• The presence of gold

• Concentration of missions and presidios

• Proximity to the Gulf of Mexico

The expedition of _______________ led to the Spanish establishing the first missions in East Texas. It also caused the renewed interest in exploration and settlement in Texas.

• Robert de la Salle

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

What was one positive of Francisco Coronado's expedition?

• Discovery of gold

• First European to see the Grand Canyon

• Establishment of new settlements

• Successful trade agreements

What event marked the end of the Aztec Empire?

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494.
• The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition in 1478.
• The fall of Tenochtitlán in 1521.
• The arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492.

Why did Robert de La Salle end up in Texas?

• He was searching for gold

• He shipwrecked near Matagorda Bay

• He was escaping from enemies

• He was sent by the King of Spain

How did Alonso Alvaro de Pineda contribute to exploration?

• By leading an expedition to Texas

• By creating helpful maps

• By founding missions

• By establishing trade routes

What social conflict sparked the Mexican War of Independence?

• Between settlers and Native Americans

• Between peninsulares and creoles

• Between the Spanish and French

• Between ranchers and farmers

What did Cabeza de Vaca write about after his journey?

• The discovery of gold

• His experiences and the lands he encountered

• The military strategies of the Spanish

• The cultures of the Native Americans

What is Jose de Escandon known for?

• Inspiring the Mexican War of Independence

• Founding multiple settlements and missions in South Texas.

• Mapping the Texas coastline over multiple years