Unit 2: Exploration and Colonization

La Salle, claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley for Spain.

• True

• False

Spanish explorers of Texas brought diseases that killed many Native Americans.

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT a reason Spain claimed land in the Americas?

• Gold

• God

• Goodwill

• Glory

Match the word to its correct definition. A person who conquers (takes over) land for a country or Region.

• Viceroy

• Conquistador

• Colonization

• Expedition

Match the word to its correct definition. Someone who rules in place of the King.

• Viceroy

• Conquistador

• Colonization

• Expedition

Match the word to its correct definition. When one country takes control of another by force.

• Viceroy

• Conquistador

• Colonization

• Expedition

Match the word to its correct definition. An organized journey with a particular purpose.

• Viceroy

• Conquistador

• Colonization

• Expedition

Referring to the timeline, which event happened first?

• Columbus lands on Hispaniola.

• Cabeza de Vaca lives with Native Americans in Texas.

• Onate founds a settlement.

• La Salle founds Fort St. Louis.

Match the Term to the correct definition: Presidio

• A fortified military Settlement

• A Religious settlement

• A member of a certain religious order, example - Catholic Priest

• Mexican American person of South Texas

Match the Term to the correct definition: Mission

• A fortified military Settlement

• A Religious settlement

• A member of a certain religious order, example - Catholic Priest

• Mexican American person of South Texas