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WorksheetsUnit 4 Review
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is a conquistador? (a)
What did Christopher Columbus do?
He founded and claimed the land of Louisiana
His ship crash landed on the coast of Texas, which led to claimed land.
He was sent by Spain to conquer new land
True or false:
Missions were settled in the panhandle.
True
False
Why were Presidios established?
They were built near missions to aid in protection
This aided the Europeans financially by having a trading post.
They were a great place to grow crops
What was the motivation of European Explorers in America?
to mass produce corn
to learn about French culture
There was an intense desire for land
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What was the impact of Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle on Texas settlement?
He was the first to bring horses to America
He claimed land in America for the French; Louisiana
His ship went off course and landed in Texas
How did the construction of missions impact environmental changes in Texas?
It bankrupted them as the crops did not grow well and died
They grew the most corn in America
They used the resources from their region to build the mission
What was a result of the placement of the missions in Texas?
The population stayed the same as with the border, people were not allowed to move to Texas
Cities and towns eventually surrounded the missions
People evacuated the area because it was not safe
The missions were sold to the French after the war
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What were the best reasons for the establishment of missions in Texas?
To spread the catholic religion
To create jobs for Native Americans
To dig for natural resources
to develop land settlements
to spread the Spanish culture and language
