The 3 G’s & Missions
What do the 3 G's stand for?
Gold, Gold, Glory
Who was the first European to study and map the Texas coastline in 1519?
Alonso Álvarez de Pineda.
What were the legendary Seven Cities of Cíbola rumored to be full of?
Gold and riches.
What was the name of La Salle’s last remaining ship that was destroyed in a storm?
La Belle.
What color is your social studies section in your binder?
blue
What are the two definitions of the word "mission"?
A religious settlement, or a journey/quest.
Who was the Moroccan enslaved explorer whose knowledge of languages made him a vital translator?
Estevanico
What was the name of the Native American guide who led Coronado across the Great Plains?
Turk
What major river was La Salle actually trying to reach when he accidentally landed in Texas?
The Mississippi River
What (exact) time does Mass start on Wednesdays?
8:15
Why did Spain want to convert Native Americans to Catholicism?
The more Natives that became Catholic, the stronger Spain’s claim to the land would be.
Which Native American group helped Cabeza de Vaca and his men survive near Galveston by bringing them food and building fires?
The Karankawas
Which tribe was Turk from?
Pawnee
How did La Salle die in 1687?
He was killed by his own men while walking toward the Great Lakes.
What is Mrs. Stockton's favorite sport?
Hockey
What is the definition of a Conquistador? (give details)
A Spanish soldier-explorer who sought personal wealth, power, and glory for Spain while conquering the Americas.
Why was Pineda’s map so historically important?
It was the first map of the Gulf of Mexico and the earliest known document in Texas history.
What two main things did Coronado write in his letter to the King of Spain?
There is no gold in Texas, but the soil would be great for farming.
How did the Karankawas’ relationship with Europeans change over time?
It started peacefully (helping Cabeza de Vaca) but ended poorly (killing La Salle’s remaining people).
What day of the week does the cafeteria sell Mac n Cheese?
Mondays
Which controversial Spanish explorer named El Paso del Norte and killed over 1,000 Natives?
Juan de Oñate.
Name the 5 explorers who came to Texas in chronological order.
Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca, Coronado, Juan de Onate, La Salle
Why did Turk lie to Coronado about the rich kingdom of Quivira?
To lead the Spanish away from the Pueblo region so they would not hurt any of Turk's people
How did Spain feel about France establishing Fort St. Louis in Texas, and why?
They felt threatened because France was a powerful competitor claiming Spanish territory.
What room number are we currently sitting in right now?
A201