SPANISH COLONIAL

historians divide periods of time with similar characteristics in order to-

• Preserve artifacts from different eras.
• Create a timeline of future events.
• Organize information about the past

• Simplify the study of ancient cultures.

Which of the following was characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas

• Introduction of English as the primary language.
• Establishment of large plantations for cotton farming.
• Creation of a democratic government system.
• Establishment of missions and presidios to spread Christianity and Spanish culture.

Christopher Columbus voyage to the Americas in 1492, an Event that sparked years of exploration. Historians debate whether he was the first to sail across the Atlantic, but his crossing inspired other voyages. In 1519, Hernan Cortes landed in Mexico and went on to capture the Aztec capital. In 1536, Cabeza De Vaca wrote an account of his journey across North America, describing the lives of Native Americans and the treasures of Texas. His writings inspired many Spanish explorers to come to Texas. The Spanish Influence is still evident in Texas. 

2B. Based on the passage, which event from the Age of Contact contributed most to the exploration of Texas?

• Cabeza De Vaca's account of his journey across North America in 1536.
• Hernan Cortes' conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1519.
• The establishment of Spanish missions in California in 1769.
• Christopher Columbus' first voyage to the Americas in 1492.

Christopher Columbus voyage to the Americas in 1492, an Event that sparked years of exploration. Historians debate whether he was the first to sail across the Atlantic, but his crossing inspired other voyages. In 1519, Hernan Cortes landed in Mexico and went on to capture the Aztec capital. In 1536, Cabeza De Vaca wrote an account of his journey across North America, describing the lives of Native Americans and the treasures of Texas. His writings inspired many Spanish explorers to come to Texas. The Spanish Influence is still evident in Texas. 

Which statement provides evidence for who contributed most to spanish exploration

• Christopher Columbus voyaged to the americas in 1492

• Historians debate whether he was the first to sail the Atlantic

• Cabeza de vaca wrote an account of his journey across North america, describing the lives of the natives and the treasure in Texas

• In 1519, Hernan Cortes landed in Mexico and went on to capture the Aztec capital

Which Headline correctly describes the events during the early colonization of Texas that relate to Alonso Alvarez de Pineda?

• A new Continent has been found!

• We Now have maps in Texas

• The Aztecs have been conquered!

• Missions spreading in Texas!

Which of the following did Cabeza De Vaca not do?

• Rescued by the Karankawa and taught to trade

• Told stories of Gold in Texas

• Wrote a journal

• established the first settlement in the Americas

match the following:

• Was the first to map the coast of Texas

• Cortez

• looked for Cibola and fought the zunis

• Pineda

• Wrote about his accounts living in texas

• Coronado

• Established the first spanish settlement

• Cabeza De Vaca

what is Alonso Alvarez de Pineda known for?

• Discovering new species in the Amazon rainforest.
• Leading the Spanish Armada in the 16th century.
• Mapping the coastline of Texas and the Gulf of Mexico.
• Establishing the first colony in California.

Cause: Cabeza De Vaca shared stories of land rich in copper and emeralds. Effects (Choose 2):

(a)   ​ (b)  

• Increased exploration and colonization of the regi
• Decreased interest in the region's resources.
• Increased trade with European nations.
• A decline in local population due to migration.
• Coronado led an unsuccessful expedition to Texas.

match the purpose to its corresponding Spanish Settlement Type

• military fort where Spanish soldiers liv

• Rancho

• Farms the overtime grew into settlements

• Presidio

• religious communities where natives live

• mission