La Salle
River that La Salle sailed down and claimed for his country.
What is the Mississippi?
Other than Christopher Columbus, which other Spanish explorer never set foot on Texas?
Hernan Cortes
La Salle attempted to find the Mississippi River by foot. What happened next?
He was killed by his own men.
Explorer that was searching for a shortcut to Asia in 1492, but instead discovered North/South America.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
Country where most of the explorers who impacted Texas history during the Age of Contact came from.
Who is Spain?
European country set up a successful fur trade in North America.
Who is France?
The year La Salle landed in Texas.
What is 1685?
Spain's effort to take back their country from the African Moors (conflict lasted nearly 800 years).
What is the Reconquista?
This Spanish explorer shipwrecked and was enslaved by the Indians. He then became a respected shaman (healer) and trader.
Who is Cabeza de Vaca?
Spanish explorers lost interest in the Texas region.
What is never found any gold?
Instead of finding gold, this explorer found rich soil for farming.
Who is Coronado?
Put the following explorers in chronological order:
La Salle
Coronado
Pineda
Cabeza De Vaca
Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca, Coronado, La Salle