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100
Was the first explorer to explore the interior (inner part) of Texas
Who is Cabeza De Vaca
100
He traveled through the southern part of the Coastal Region during his exploration, even going through a small part of the Mountain and Basin Region
Who is Cabeza de Vaca
100
Why did the priests feel that it was important to build a fence and place barriers around the Mission?
What is to protect them from the Native Americans
100
Missions were built by the Spanish during the exploration of Texas. Why was this a major consequence to the environment?
What is the environment was used to meet all their needs
100

Many cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonino reflect the cultural legacy of what country? 

Spain

200
Which explorer went to the New World in hopes of finding the SEVEN CITIES OF GOLD. He also discovered the GRAND CANYON during his expedition.
Who is Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
200
I was the reason why Coronado and other explorers came to search the New World
What is the Seven Cities of Gold
200
A settlement where religion is taught
What is a mission
200
The Spanish missions were started in every region in Texas except for
What is Central Plains
200
Growing crops, farming, raising livestock
What is Agriculture
300

He was a Frenchman in search the mouth of the Mississippi. He was a fur trader, and often traded with the Indians. He missed the mark and landed at Matagorda Bay, TX.

Who is Robert LaSalle

300
During his exploration in North America he traveled through the Panhandle of Texas (Great Plains)
Who is Fransisco de Coronado
300
Missions were established by Catholic priests who wanted to spread___________ to all the people ion Texas. They also wanted _______________ for Spain
What is Christianity, settlements
300
Catholic priest, American Indians liked him, wanted equality for everyone, led an uprising against Spanish rule
Who is Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
300

A Spanish conqueror of the Americans is a ____

Conquistador

400
What were the reasons for European exploration in North America?
What are spread religion, search for money and wealth, and to settle new land
400
Known for mapping and exploring Texas
Who is Cabeza de Vaca
400
Growing crops, raising livestock, using crops and livestock as materials to make clothes
What are ways that Missions supported themselves
400
Americans started feeling better about moving to the Texas area after Mexico gained independent from Spain because...
What is Mexico created a democratic government with a constitution
400
They used lumber to build houses, animal skin for clothes, food from lakes and rivers
How people in East Texas made use of the environment
500
Why did the Spaniards explore Texas
What is To find riches, and to claim new land
500
During his exploration in North America, he traveled through the northern part of the Coastal Region
Who is Robert LaSalle
500
If a Mission is successful it could become.......
What is a town or city
500
Follow Mexican laws, practice the Catholic religion, pay taxes
What are requirements of American settlers who came to Texas
500
The era of Texas
What is Colonial Texas