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What is another word for “Native”?
Indigenous.
Why did Spain lose interest in the new world?
There was no more gold or silver.
What is Corpus Christi De La Isleta?
The first mission in Texas.
Who discovered the new world?
Christopher Columbus.
What are the three g's
God, Gold, and Glory
Many men in Spain were…?
Soldiers!
What was Cortes’ biggest achievement?
Conquering the Aztec people in only 2 years
Who was the first to document information in texas?
Pineda
Who was Loiusiana named after?
King Louis the 14th
What is one thing on Christopher Columbus' map that is different from today?
He was missing the americas
What is one thing on Christopher Columbus' map that is different from today?
Africa was shaped like a boot
What was one of the main reasons La Salle's people killed him?
His attitude.
What was an issue with la salle claiming part of texas.
Spain claimed it too.
Who were the conquistadors?
Leaders of soldiers sailing to America.
Where did La Salle's men end up building Fort St. Louis.
Matagorda Bay, Texas
What did Columbus bring back to the king and queen?
Gold and captive natives.
Why did Cortes and the Spanish want to take over the Tenochtitlan?
They had gold, silver, and jewels
What were the French trading throughout america?
Treasure furs
What was the conquistador's main goal?
Convert to Catholic faith and to gain wealth and glory.
What did the french explorer Sieur la salle envision along the Mississippi river?
A great trading empire
What is one thing on Christopher Columbus' map that is different from today?
The world is bigger than what he thought.
What was the northwest passage?
The Mississippi river might flow to the Pacific, giving a shortcut for trade with asia.
How were the Aztecs a modern civilization?
They had their own code of law, system of courts, system of trading, and a military.
When Cortes defeated the Tenochtitlan, what was the city he built name?
Mexico city.
How did la salle die?
His soldiers murdered him