WorksheetsEarly Eras of Texas History
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
This era has two main focuses: 1) natural Texas- the geography, vegetation, climate, regions and 2) Native Texan cultures- especially studying how the Natives adapted to living in Texas.
Early Statehood
Civil Rights and Conservatism
Civil War and Reconstruction
Natural Texas and Its People
This era deals with the FIRST interactions between European explorers and American Indians.
Revolution and Conservatism
Mexican National
Spanish Colonial
Age of Contact
1519: Pineda maps the Texas Coastline
Spanish Colonial
Age of Contact
Revolution and Republic
a long and distinct period of history with a particular set of events.
Era
Chronology
Historical Meaning
Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca, La Salle
Mexican National
Revolution and Republic
Age of Contact
All Texas history prior to European contact, includes Native American cultures
Natural Texas and Its People (Prehistory-1528)
Age of Contact (1528-1690)
Spanish Colonial (1690-1821)
In what year did Pineda first see and map the coast of Texas, which encouraged future Spanish exploration?
1519
1526
1541
1685
Many people came to explore the Americas during the Age of Contact. What 3 reasons brought the first explorers to Texas?
Gold, Land, and Cattle
Land, Religion, and Political Freedom
God, Gold, and Glory
Fame, Fortune, and Freedom
Which image represents Natural Texas and its People?
Which image represents the best coach at Brewer Middle School?
Periods of time noted for their events, people, or other characteristics
eras
nomads
artifacts
agriculture
Which image would be identified with the Age of Contact (Exploration) era?
If you watched Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Coach Kelly's favorite Disney + show) which image would you see on that show?
Which of the following is a French explorer?
Coronado
La Salle
Pineda
De Vaca
How did Pineda contribute to Texas?
He conquered the Aztec Empire
He established Fort St. Louis causing Spanish settlements to shift from the west of Texas to the East
He searched for the Seven Golden Cities of Cibola
He was the first to map the Texas coastline which encouraged Spanish exploration
Which European country was the first to stake claim to Texas during the Age of Contact?
Mexico
Spain
France
England
Who shipwrecked on the Texas coast?
Cabeza de Vaca
Pineda
Coronado
Cortez
Which explorer discovered the most gold?
La Salle
Coronado
Columbus
No one found gold
