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What reasons did Europeans explore?
God gold and glory.
What was Columbus looking for when he found America?
A western route to Asia.
Which countries were most explorers from?
Spain.
What is a conquistador?
A leader in conquests.
Which explorer tore down Tenochtitlan and founded New Spain?
Cortes. -
Describe Pineda’s route and accomplishments- He mapped the gulf coast
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Which Native tribe captures Cabeza de Vaca?
Karankwan Indians.
What killed many Natives and explorers during the Age of Contact?
War and Diesease.
When Cabeza de Vaca arrived in Mexico, what did people think about his stories? -
What is Cibola?
One of the seven cities of gold.
Why did Coronado think Cibola was in Texas?
Because of stories from Cabeza de Vaca.
Did they find Cibola?
No.
What is one important landmark that the expedition did discover?
Santa Fe Trail. -
Which country began challenging Spain for Texas?
France.
Which river delta did La Salle discover?
Mississippi River. -
Where is Ft. St. Louis?
South Texas.
Who founded Ft. St. Louis?
La Salle.
Name 2 reasons why Ft. St. Louis failed.
Indian attacks and spaniards.
How was La Salle killed?
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What is the purpose of a mission?
To colonize natives into Spanish citizens.
Who led missions?
Friars.
Which country is responsible for building missions?
Spain.
What religion were missions affiliated with?
Catholicism.
Were most missions successful?
No.
Why did missions fail?
Because of Indian attacks.
What buildings protected missions?
Walls. -
What was de Rubi’s mission?
To inspect Texas.
Who sent de Rubi on his mission?
King Carlos III.
Name 2 recommendations that de Rubi made after his journey
That Spain reorganize their defenses and a war of against apaches.