Texas History and Exploration Concepts

What were the primary motivations for European exploration and colonization of Texas?

• Economic opportunities, competition among European powers, and territorial expansion

• Religious conversion, cultural exchange, and military dominance

• Scientific discovery, artistic expression, and technological advancement

• Environmental conservation, trade restrictions, and isolationism

Which explorer's journey through Texas provided valuable insights into the land and its indigenous peoples?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Coronado

• René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the purpose of Spanish missions in Texas?

• To spread Christianity and secure territorial claims

• To establish trade routes and economic centers

• To train soldiers for military campaigns

• To explore and map uncharted territories

Who is known as the 'Father of Texas'?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Francisco Coronado

• René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle

• Martín de León

What was the impact of the Mexican War of Independence on Texas?

• It led to changes in governance and an influx of settlers

• It resulted in the discovery of gold and silver in Texas

• It caused the abandonment of Spanish missions

• It marked the end of European exploration in the region