Conquistadors
Why didn't Spain want to fund Columbus at first?
They were fighting with the Moors to regain Spain
What was the goal of a Spanish conquistador?
God, Gold, Glory
Why was Cabeza de Vaca in Texas?
Cabeza de Vaca was in Texas because he was shipwrecked.
Why would the French want to build Fort Saint Louis?
The French wanted to build Fort Saint Louis for protection and trade.
Which conquistador established Spanish rule in Mexico and parts of Texas in 1519.
Hernan cortez
What motivated Cortés to conquer the Aztecs?
Cortés was motivated by the desire for wealth and glory.
What issues did the Spanish go through?
Tricked by false promises-
cities of gold/ seven cities of Cibola
How did his journal lead to further exploration in North America?
His journal provided valuable information that encouraged further exploration. Included describing what he thought was a city of gold.
Where was La Salle planning on setting up a French colony?
La Salle planned to set up a colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
Coronado was the first to reach__________
What was Coronado searching for?
Coronado was searching for Cibola, the Seven Cities of Gold.
How would conquering new lands be beneficial for Spain?
Conquering new lands could bring wealth, resources, and power.
How did Pineda's map help Spain?
Pineda's map provided reliable information about the Texas coastline.
What happened to La Salle?
La Salle was killed by his own crew after losing supplies.
Pineda was the one to map out the ________________
Texas Gulf Coast
How did The Reconquista benefit Spain?
They took out all the Moors from Spain and lead to a pursuit towards wealth.
Why did Spain lose interest in Texas?
Spain lost interest because they found no riches.
Why did France explore the New World?
France explored the New World for riches and a water route.
What was the result of Coronado's expedition?
Coronado's expedition found no cities of gold.
Which native group be likely to run into if they came to Texas through the Gulf of Mexico?
Karankawa
Who was tricked by El Turco?
Coronado was lead by the information of the Indians that led them
What area did Columbus discover?
Columbus discovered the Americas.
How did the French gain wealth in North America?
The French gained wealth through the fur trade.
Predict: What would cause Spain to regain interest in Texas?
Spain might regain interest if they discovered wealth or resources. Spain also would gain interest if a rival such as French settled in their territory. (La Salle at Matagorda bay.)
Why didn't Moctezuma attack Cortes at first?