Interactive Response

Select the BEST title for the table .

• Reasons for Establishing Spanish Missions

• Reasons for the Empresario System

• Reasons for Native American Education

• Reasons for European Exploration of Texas

This excerpt explains the life of Francisco Coronado. Which part of the excerpt BEST explains why Francisco Coronado led an expedition into Texas?

"Francisco Coronado was born in Spain in 1510. He decided to sail to the New World for more opportunities. He settled in present-day Mexico city. He married and started a family, and at the age of 28 he became a provincial governor. When Coronado heard stories of cities of gold in Northern Texas, he assembled men. He led 1000 men in an expedition into North Texas. His expedition did not find gold, but their stories led other explorer to search for gold in Texas."

• He decided to sail to the New World for more opportunities.

• He married and started a family, and at the age of 28 he became a provincial governor.

• Coronado heard stories of cities of gold in Northern Texas.

What was the primary purpose for establishing Catholic missions?

• to convert the Natives to Christianity

• to enslave the Natives

• to have a bigger geographical presence

• to create the Alamo and use it for defense

Which statements BEST supports the evidence used to answer the primary function for establishing Catholic missions?

• spread their culture and religion to the indigenous people of the region

• teach them Spanish ways of life

• expand their empire and gain control over new lands

• the Alamo is the most well-known mission

According to the map, Spanish missions were started in which locations?

• in the Panhandle

• along the ocean

• near mountains

• near rivers

According to the passage, why is Martín De León significant in Texas history?

• He helped Mexico gain its independence.

• He was a Mexican empresario.

• He improved his mission.

• He raised livestock and grew the ranching industry.

Which statement BEST provides evidence for the answer to the question why Martin de Leon significant in Texas history?

• After the Mexican Revolution, the government wanted to get settlers in Texas.

• He established the colony of Victoria in 1824 with his wife, Patricia.

• They made many improvements to the community.

• Martín De León encouraged the development of Victoria as a center for raising and transporting livestock.

I began the FIRST Texas settlement in 1822. Who am I?

• Sam Houston

• Moses Austin

• Martin de Leon

• Stephen F. Austin