Explorers
What was the main goal of all Spanish Explorers?
To convert natives to Catholicism and the Spanish way of life
Why were missions located near bodies of water?
Because water could be used for irrigation, livestock watering, and drinking
Known as the "father of South Texas", he founded 24 settlements, 15 missions, and brought 6000 colonists to the state
Jose de ESCANDON
An extremely long trade route that connected the missions of East Texas with the capital of New Spain
El Camino Real
The capital of New Spain and home of the Spanish Viceroy
Mexico City
Heading for Louisiana, this explorer ended up shipwrecking a vessel near Matagorda Bay, Texas in 1685
Robert de LA SALLE
Why did the Karankawa allow Cabeza de Vaca to move safely through Texas?
They believed he was a healer
Presidio that was the site of several filibuster attacks during the Mexican War of Independence
La Bahia
This city was taken by Hernan Cortes in 1521, it signaled the end of the Aztec Empire.
Tenochtitlan
This conflict was started by two groups of people - Peninsulares and Creoles - who lived in New Spain
Mexican War of Independence
Why was Coronado's expedition considered a failure?
He did not find any Gold, Silver, or treasure
What lasting impacts did the expedition of La Salle have on Texas?
1) The establishment of the first missions in Spanish Texas
2) A renewed interest in exploration and settlement of Texas
The 1st mission in East Texas, built in 1690 by Father Damien Massenet and abandoned in 1693
San Francisco de los Tejas
Reasons why San Antonio de Bexar was one of the most sophisticated settlements?
1) Concentration of missions and presidios in the area
2) Its location along the San Antonio river
3) Its location along El Camino Real
Lasting 3 hours and causing 1000 deaths, it marked the end of the Gutierrez-McGee expedition in Texas
Battle of Medina
This explorer returned to Mexico City after an 8-year long journey. In 1542, he wrote a book about his experiences
Cabeza DE VACA
Name a reason why the Coastal Plains geography contributed to Spanish success in building missions in the region?
1) It has the highest rainfall in the state
2) It is rich in resources
3) It has fertile soil
Built in 1718, the first in a series of missions and presidios built along a river that would grow into a sophisticated settlement in central Texas
San Antonio de Valero
The town founded by unhappy evacuees from East Texas- they had to abandon it after a few years due to floods and Native American attacks
Bucareli
Worried that taking ships through the Gulf was unwise - he tried to walk to Mexico through Texas, but turned back due to a lack of food
Luis de MOSCOSO
Never setting foot in Texas, this Spaniard created maps that would help many Spanish explorers who would follow him
Alonso Alvaro de PINEDA
Napoleon Bonaparte sold this land to the United States, changing the territory of the U.S. overnight, and creating tension with Spain
Louisiana Purchase
Built when the Apache expressed interest in learning about Catholicism, it was burned to the ground by 3000 Comanche and their allies
San Saba
The original capital of Spanish Texas, home to many settlers before it was evacuated at the recommendation of the Marquis de Rubi
Los Adaes
The home of Father Miguel de Hidalgo before the Mexican War of Independence
Dolores