Chapter 4 Flashcards
Why did the French interests contrast with the Spanish?
The French wanted to trade with natives.
Why did the Spanish lose interest in Texas?
No gold and natives were not friendly
What is importance of 1519 in Spanish exploration?
Cortes conquered the Aztecs, Pineda mapped the coastline from Florida to Mexico, and THEY PAVED A WAY FOR SPANISH EXPLORATION.
What did Pineda do? What’s his special year?
Mapped the coastline from Florida to Mexico; 1519.
What did Cabeza de Vaca do and what’s his special year?
Shipwrecked on Texas coast; captive of karankawa for 6 years; returned to Mexico with stories of golden cities; SURVIVED BY ADAPTING TO KARANKAWA WAYS.
What did Estevanico do and what are his special years?
Companion of Cabeza de Vaca; GUIDE for Fray Marcos; killed by the Zuni. 1528 and 1539.
What did Fray Marcos do and what’s his special year?
Went to locate the “city of gold”; returned believing he had found it. 1539.
What did Coronado do and what’s his special year?
Went to conquer Cibola; claimed much land for Spain; discovered Grand Canyon. 1540
What did Moscoso do and what’s his special year?
Sent to explore the land between Florida and Texas; Moscoso took over after de Soto died. 1539
What did La Salle do and what’s his special year?
Tried to establish a colony (Fort Saint Louis) in East Texas; Spain sent soldiers to destroy the colony. THE FRENCH NEVER MADE IT TO WEST TEXAS.
What’s a conquistadore?
A Spanish Soldier
What is a Friar?
A member of the catholic religious order.
What is a mission?
A religious outpost
