Map of Texas Regions and Cities

Locate the following on the map: Amarillo, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Great Plains Region, Mountains and Basins Region, North Central Plains Region, Coastal Plains Region.

Alonso Alvarez de Pineda: ________________: Shipwrecked in Galveston, lived with Natives for 6 years, wrote a journal (La Relacion) about his experiences.

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado: ________________: French Explorer, intended to explore the Mississippi River, established Fort St. Louis near present-day Matagorda Bay, Texas.

Explain the impact of Coronado’s expedition on Spanish exploration.

Explain the outcome of the establishment of Fort St. Louis.

__________________: Established the first mission in East Texas (San Francisco de los Tejas).

Antonio Margil de Jesus: ________________: Helped establish missions in East Texas including San Francisco de los Tejas and contributed to San Antonio de Valero.

How did physical characteristics impact the location of most missions in Texas? (At least 2 sentences)

Explain the significance of the year 1718.

Father Miguel Hidalgo: In 1810, wrote his famous speech; _________