Explorer's of Texas

Alvarez Nunez Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecked on the ____________ coast of Texas.

• tribes

• French

• Cities

• Gulf

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado was searching for the Seven ________ of Gold

• tribes

• French

• Cities

• Gulf

Coronado explored areas like Texas _________ and the great plains

• panhandle

• French

• Gulf

• Tribes

Robert La Salle wanted to establish a ______ colony in Texas.

• French

• tribes

• cities

• Gulf

Explorers like Cabeza de Vaca, Coronado, and La Salle helped connect different ____________

• cities

• panhandle

What is significant about the year 1528?

• Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecked on the coast of Texas

• The Seven Cities of Gold was discovered

• La Salle built a fort near Matagorda Bay

• Texas gained independence from Mexico

Which of the following explorers searched for the legendary Seven Cities of Gold?

• Alvarez Nunez Cabeza

• Christopher Columbus

• Robert La Salle

• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Which explorer built a fort near Matagorda Bay?

• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

• Christopher Columbus

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

• Robert La Salle

Why did the author include captions (words to explain) with the picture?

• To show where each explorer traveled to in Texas

• to define unknown words

The article was mainly written to _______.

• Persuade the reader to explore new territories.

• Inform the reader about the accomplishments of each explorer.