Spain's Interest and Influence in Texas

What was one of the main reasons Spain was interested in expanding its empire in the Americas?

• To escape from Europe

• To look for gold, silver, and new territories

• To avoid other European powers

• To trade with Native Americans

Spain wanted to establish settlements and spread _______ in the Americas.

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

Who was the first European to explore inland Texas?

• Christopher Columbus

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked on the Texas coast in which year?

• 1492

• 1519

• 1607

• 1540

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca lived among Native Americans for eight years.

• True

• False

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca wrote detailed accounts of _______ life.

• Texas Native American

• Spanish Royal

• French Colonial

• English Settler

What was one impact of European influence on Texas?

• Decrease in trade

• Beginning of European influence in Texas

• End of cultural exchange

• No change to Native populations

The introduction of _______ to the region was an impact of Europeans on Texas.

• horses

• corn

• cotton

• cattle

The arrival of Europeans brought new diseases that affected Native populations in Texas.

• True

• False

What is one example of the Spanish legacy in Texas?

• French language influence

• Spanish language influence

• English language influence

• German language influence