Age of Contact Flashcards
The Age of Contact era was characterized by the exploration of which two places?
The Age of Contact era was characterized by the exploration of Spain and France.
Alonso Alvarez de Pineda created the first map of the Texas coast in what year?
Alonso Alvarez de Pineda created the first map of the Texas coast in 1519.
Why did Spain decide to colonize Texas?
Spain decided to colonize Texas because they discovered a French settlement on their land.
La Salle was sent by France to create a settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi River, but he landed on the coast of Texas instead and established..?
La Salle was sent by France to create a settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi River, but he landed on the coast of Texas instead and established Fort St Louis.
Cabeza de Vaca sailed from Hispaniola to Cuba and then to Florida. From there he explored the gulf coast until he got to..?
Cabeza de Vaca sailed from Hispaniola to Cuba and then to Florida. From there he explored the gulf coast until he got to Texas. He explored much of the middle of Texas before making his way back to Mexico City.
The Spanish temporarily ended the exploration of Texas in the late 1500s because the early explorers..?
The Spanish temporarily ended the exploration of Texas in the late 1500s because the early explorers did not find any gold.
What were the 3 G’s of Exploration?
The 3 G’s of Exploration were God, Gold, and Glory
What religion did the Spanish bring to the Americas during the Age of Contact?
The Spanish brought the Roman Catholic religion to the Americas during the Age of Contact.
Who’s book influenced the exploration of Texas because explorers searched for the Seven Cities of Cibola?
Cabeza de Vaca’s book, La Relacion, influenced the exploration of Texas because explorers, such as Coronado, searched for the Seven Cities of Cibola.
The French primarily sought to settle North America so they could..?
The French primarily sought to settle North America so they could profit from trading in furs and other goods.
Why did La Salle’s attempt to colonize Texas fail?
La Salle’s attempt to colonize Texas failed because the colony was ravaged by Native American attacks and disease.
Who was Cabeza de Vaca captured by after he got shipwrecked?
Cabeza de Vaca was captured by the Karankawa tribe after he was shipwrecked along the Texas coast.
Why were the Spanish able to explore Texas so easily?
The Spanish were able to explore Texas easily because of the map of the coast and a written report of the land.
On Coronado’s return from Quivira, he traveled through what region of Texas?
On Coronado’s return from Quivira, he traveled through the Great Plains region of Texas.
