European Explorers
Europeans increased their knowledge of Texas in 1519 by the actions of this individual
Who is Alvarez de Pineda
These were used by Spain to claim land in Texas
What is Missions
Stephen F. Austin
This man wrote stories about Texas
This country's flag flew over Texas during the Age of Exploration
Spain
These protected missions
What is presidios
Texas means "Friend" in their language
Who are the Caddo
These two countries were competing over claims in Texas in the 1600's
Who is France and Spain
This explorer shipwrecked near Galveston Island
Who is Cabeza De Vaca
This mission was built first in Texas
These individuals sold land to settlers in Texas
Who are empresarios
This is a leftover of Spanish culture in Texas
City names
This negatively impacted native populations in missions
What is disease
Mexico was able to control Texas for so many years because of this
The relative location
Stephen F. Austin's colony was founded between these two rivers
What is the Brazos and the Colorado Rivers
God, Glory, Gold
What is Catholicism
What is settlers in Texas
This ended Texas relationship with Spain
What is the Mexican Constitution of 1824