Texas History and Exploration Challenges

When did the history of Texas technically begin with the arrival of Paleo-Indians?

• Around 1 AD

• Around 1519 AD

• Around 9200 BC

• Around 1600 AD

By the time European colonists arrived, how many main native cultural groups were living in Texas?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Ten

Who was the first European explorer to map the Texas Gulf Coast in 1519?

• Panfilo de Narváez

• Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

• Robert Cavelier de La Salle

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

What happened to the Narváez expedition after being battered by storms and blown off course to Florida?

• They successfully established a colony in Florida.

• They found a safe harbor and continued their journey to Mexico.

• They divided into land and sea groups, but both faced severe losses.

• They were rescued by other Spanish ships and returned home.

How many men from the original Narváez expedition of 600 survived to reach Mexico City in 1536?

• Four

• Ninety

• Three hundred

• Six hundred

What was Robert Cavelier de La Salle's main goal when exploring the Mississippi River for France?

• To find gold and silver mines.

• To create a buffer between French and Spanish territories.

• To establish a new trade route to Asia.

• To convert indigenous populations to French Christianity.

Why did La Salle's French colony, Fort Saint Louis, fail after only three years?

• It was destroyed by a Spanish attack.

• The colonists abandoned it to return to France.

• It was plagued by navigational errors and lack of supplies.

• It suffered from attacks by natives, disease, and other difficulties.

When did Texas become part of Mexico?

• 1762

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

What event led to Texas becoming a state of the United States in 1845?

• The Battle of the Alamo.

• The Mexican War of Independence.

• Pressure from Great Britain for Texas to remain independent.

• The Compromise of 1850.

What was the main reason for the 'Texas Troubles' during the Civil War era?

• Disputes over land ownership with Mexico.

• Rumors of enslaved people starting fires, leading to violence and anti-abolitionist sentiment.

• Conflicts with Native American tribes over territory.

• Economic hardship caused by a severe drought.