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Chapter 4 and 5 Review. 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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 became interested in East Texas
They can’t have Texas.It’s OURS!!!!
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• 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
French• 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