Who “discovered” America
in 1492?
•Columbus
What were the reasons for
Spanish exploration of the
Americas?
• Gold
• Glory
• God
Who was the leader of the
Aztecs?
•Moctezuma
Which conquistador
invaded the Aztec empire?
•Cortés
How did Cabeza de Vaca
survive after he was
shipwrecked in Texas?
•He adopted
the ways
of the
Karankawas.
How did Cabeza de Vaca
describe Texas?
•Fertile land
Boring!
Who was the African explorer
with Cabeza de Vaca
and Fray Marcos?
•Estevanico
Which Spanish explorer
searched for Quivera?
•Coronado
What was the capital of New
Spain (Mexico) previously called
Tenoctitlan by the Aztecs?
•Mexico
City
Spanish soldiers who sought
wealth and glory were called …
•conquistadors
What is the correct order of
these events?
A. Coronado searched
for the Cities of Gold.
B. Columbus discovered
the New World.
C. Cabeza de Vaca was
shipwrecked in Texas.
D. Cortés conquered
Mexico.
B. Columbus discovered
the New World.
D. Cortés conquered
Mexico.
C. Cabeza de Vaca was
shipwrecked in Texas.
A. Coronado searched
for the Cities of Gold.
What did LaSalle name the
inland region around the
Mississippi River?
Louisiana
What was the name of the
outpost in Texas built by
LaSalle?
•Fort St. Louis
What was the name of the
French ship that sank in
Matagorda Bay and was
recovered in 1996?
•LaBelle
What did the Spanish do in
response to LaSalle’s
activities?
They can’t have Texas.
It’s OURS!!!!
•They became
interested in
East Texas
What did Spanish officials
do when they heard of the
French fort in Texas?
•They sent
troops to
destroy
the fort.
At first, why did the Spanish
lack interest in Texas?
•The
conquistadors
did not find
gold in Texas.
What was the purpose of
the Spanish missions?
• To teach Native
Americans about
Christianity and
the Spanish way
of life.
What was the major reason
the Spanish wanted
missions in Texas?
•To strengthen
and control its
claim on Texas
What was the main problem
faced by missions in Texas?
•Native Americans did not
want to give up their way
of life.
What was the first
permanent Spanish
settlement in Texas?
•Corpus Christi
de la Ysleta
What is a presidio?
•A military outpost
What were 3 duties
of Spanish soldiers?
• Protecting the
missions
• Protecting nearby
settlements
• Scouting for intruders
What was the largest
Spanish settlement in
Texas by 1772?
•San
Antonio
What is the chapel at the
Mission San Antonio
de Valero called?
•The
Alamo
From which islands did
many of the first settlers of
San Antonio come?
•Canary
Islands
French traders made large
profits by exchanging blankets,
guns, and wine for what?
•Furs and
animal skins
Define “Tejano.”
•A person of
Mexican heritage
who considers
Texas their home
List 3 major contributions of
the Spanish in America.
• Architecture
• Religion
• Law
What was the main difference between
Spanish and French colonization in
America?
Spanish
French
• Tried to convert Indians
to Catholicism
• Forced the Indians to
accept the Spanish way
of life
• Took gold and silver
from mines in America
and sent it to Spain
• Traded with the
Indians
• Learned the Indian
way of life
• Told the Indians about
Catholicism but did
not force their religion
on them
Periods 1, 2, 3: Describe the Spanish
legacy in Texas. Include factors such as:
• Religion
• Law
• Animals
• Architecture
• Engineering
• Geographical names