Vocabulary
Missions and Presidios were built near what
Rivers
What helped Cabez de Vaca be valuable to the Natives?
he was a healer- helped a native survive an arrow
Spanish official appointed to rule land claimed by Spain in the New World
What two things tell you that you are at a mission and not a fort ?
Church and Indian Quarters
What year did Cabeza de Vaca reach Texas?
1528
What was the name of La Salle's sunken ship off the coast of Texas?
La Belle
What era is known for Native American Indians coming into contact with Europeans sent by Kings to explore Texas?
Age of Contact
What major Texas city founded by Spanish colonists in 1718 ?
San Antonio
What country sent Conquistadors?
Spain
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What are the 3 G's?
Gold, Glory, God
The Spanish built the missions in Texas in order to
CLAIM THE LAND- keep it from France
What Mesoamerican tribe did Cortes defeat?
The Aztecs
Put the following events in chronological order. -Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas -Pineda maps Texas -La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
Pineda maps Texas Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
What is the name of the Era were missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to Texas
Spanish Colonial Era
What was Coronado's expedition?
To find the 7 cities of gold (Cibola)
How is Cabeza de Vaca important to Texas History?
Spain would have not learned of Texas. he documented plants, animals and land no one had seen
Why is La Salle's failed fort important to Texas?
It sparked Spanish interest in the land. Caused Spain to come back to Texas.