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Jan 1, 1400
Age of Exploration Begins
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. -
Jan 1, 1517
Pineda Maps Texas Coast
Describe Pineda’s route and accomplishments- He mapped the gulf coast -
Jun 17, 1527
Cabeza de Vaca Shipwrecks
Which Native tribe captures Cabeza de Vaca?
Karankwan Indians.
What killed many Natives and explorers during the Age of Contact?
War and Diesease.
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Jan 1, 1540
Coronado sets out for Cibola
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. -
La Salle lands in Texas
Which country began challenging Spain for Texas?
France.
Which river delta did La Salle discover?
Mississippi River. -
Fort St. Louis Founded
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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Mission San Fransisco Founded
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. -
Marques de Rubi Inspects Texas
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.