It's Explorers!
Who overthrew the Aztecs?
Cortes
Explain where Coronado’s route took him. What Texas landmark did his expedition come across? What present day States did he go through?
The Panhandle area of Texas. His expedition was the first to see Palo Duro Canyon. He also explored the present-day southwest.
Explain the significance of Hernan Cortes. You must include the following words: 1519, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City, & gold.
A conquistador who conquered the Aztecs. Was the first conquistador to find “wealth” in the “New World.” Claimed for Spain Conquered the Aztecs in Tenochtitlan, established Mexico City. Wanted more gold. Used the map from 1519.
What is a Conquistador?
Spanish explorers or conquerors
Which country did Halloween originate in?
Ireland
What was the name of the capital of the Aztec Empire? What was it called after it was overthrown by the Spanish conquistadors?
Tenochtitlan
New Spain
Explain where La Salle’s colony was set up in Texas. Use cardinal directional words. In which century was this colony established?
Southeast Texas, near Galveston.
Fort St. Louis in the area of the Karankawa
17th Century
Did Coronado find anything of value during his expedition? Describe the outcome of his findings or non-findings of riches.
Stated that Texas was worthless
What is Mutiny
the act of overthrowing a leader
Cornucopia" is Latin for...
Horn of Plenty
Where (in present day Texas) did Cabeza de Vaca land?
Landed on the coast of present-day Texas near Galveston Island
Explain the significance of 1519.
When Texas was first discovered.
What is the name of the colony established by La Salle in Texas and what area of Texas was it in?
Fort St Louis near Galveston.
What is a Viceroy
a person who rules in
the place of a king or
queen
What sport do folks gather together to watch every weekend in the fall months?
Football
What river did La Salle sail along on his first voyage?
Missisppi
What did de Pineda do in 1519? Why is it important?
Created and map of Texas. First explorer in Texas.
Explain what de Pineda did in 1519 and why it is important.
He explored the Coast of Texas, and created the first map. He was the first explorer in Texas.
What is Colonization
the process of settling
and establishing
control over an area
and the indigenous
people who live there
What bug flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?
Butterfly
List as many differences between La Salle and the rest of the explorers that we have covered as you can.
French, wanted furs not gold. Brought settlers.
How did the Spanish in the New World react after getting large amounts of gold from the conquered Aztecs?
Sent more explorers.
Why is Coronado Important
Traveled through the Texas Panhandle and parts of other
present-day southwestern states in search of the Seven Cities
of Cibola. His failure to find anything of value caused the
Spanish to lose interest in settling the area that is today Texas.
What is Exploration
traveling in or through
an unfamiliar area to
learn about it
Why do leaves change colors in the fall?
Chlorophyll production slows down due to less exposure to sunlight.