European Exploration

Expedition colony conquistador viceroy friar pueblo missionary mission buccaneer delta Warm-up: European Exploration Vocabulary ISN pg. 21

The Spanish and French both laid claim to the land that is now Texas. Their motivation is often referred to as the 3 G’s: Gold Money and Wealth – Explorers came in search of money/wealth/riches God Religion - The Europeans wanted to spread Christianity to Native Americans Glory Fame – European explorers wanted to claim land for their nations’ rulers and win glory for themselves by being successful

Imagine that you have the opportunity to sail with Christopher Columbus on one of his voyages. Life aboard ship is hard; food and water tend to spoil, and ships often wreck in storms. Nevertheless, the promise of fame and fortune has led thousands to risk their lives at sea. Knowing the risks as well as the potential for wealth and fame, would you sign on as a crew member for a voyage to the unknown? Why or why not?

European Exploration Christopher Columbus sailed to Americas to find new trade routes to Asia. – He persuaded Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain to finance his expedition. – He made 4 journeys to the Americas, exploring Cuba, Bahamas, Jamaica, Central & South America. – Failed to find a new route to Asia or to bring back fabulous riches Spanish explorers called Conquistadors realized that the Americas could provide greater riches that could be earned through trade with Asia.

European Exploration In 1519, Alvarez de Pineda was the first to explore the Texas Gulf Coast.

In 1528, a hurricane drowned Narvaez and many of his men at sea. The survivors landed in Galveston Bay. They were the first known Europeans to set foot in present day Texas. European Exploration

Cabeza de Vaca told officials about the native legends of seven cities of gold known as Cibola, thus leading to more expeditions in search for the cities of gold. – He was one of 4 survivors of Narvaez original expedition. – First Europeans to explore interior of Texas

The French also send expeditions to the new world. – In 1685, LaSalle reached Galveston Bay and sent colonist ashore at Matagorda Bay. – LaSalle built Fort St. Louis near present day Garcitas Creek in Victoria County. Although LaSalle’s expeditions were unsuccessful for France, they were seen as competition for Spain. – This contributed to the rebirth of Spanish exploration and settlement along the Gulf Coast of Texas. European Exploration

In 1682, Spaniards establish first Texas mission, Corpus Christi de la Ysleta, which was a success. – Purpose was to spread Christianity to Native Americans in the area European Exploration

The ships that explorers used in earlier times were constructed very differently from today's ships. The Santa María was a cargo ship made of wood, with five sails. It was powered by the wind and could travel at most about 100 miles a day. A tiller was used to steer; the ship's wheel wouldn't be invented for another 200 years. The Santa María hit a reef and sank on Christmas Day, Since the fifteenth century, shipbuilding technology has changed. Now ships are made with steel and use steam, gas, or nuclear power to cover 100 miles in a few hours. How might history have changed if the early ships had been made of the materials we use today?

Date Explorer / EventPurposeAccomplishments3G's 1519 Pineda Map the coast line of the Gulf of Mexico and establish a Spanish Colony Established a settlement near present day Mexican city of Tampico Cortes Explore the continent and report on the rich and powerful civilization Brought gold and silver to Spain from Mexico as well as defeating the Aztecs Cabeza de Vaca He was a survivor of the failed Navarez expedition who became an explorer Became one of the first Europeans to explore the interior of Texas and he brought back stories of the 7 cities of Gold. Spanish Exploration & Colonization

Date Explorer / EventPurposeAccomplishments3G's 1682 Spain establishes missions Missions were established to spread Christianity Corpus Christi de la Ysleta was the first successful Spanish mission in Texas (near El Paso) 1690 Spain begins building missions To colonize Texas Establishment of the first mission in East Texas, Mission San Francisco de los Tejas Spain reclaims East Texas Provide a mid point for supply caravans traveling from central Mexico to East Texas Establishment of Mission San Antonio de Valero and presidio San Antonio de Bexar (this would become the most important Spanish colony in Texas and later become the city of San Antonio. Spanish Exploration & Colonization

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European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas 1519 Pineda 1 st to explore TX Gulf Coast Cortes defeated Aztecs European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas 1519 Pineda 1 st to explore TX Gulf Coast Cortes defeated Aztecs 1528 Narvaez 1ST to set foot on present day Texas Cabeza de Vaca explores interior of TX European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas 1519 Pineda 1 st to explore TX Gulf Coast Cortes defeated Aztecs 1528 Narvaez 1ST to set foot on present day Texas Cabeza de Vaca explores interior of TX 1541 Coronado leads expedition into Texas European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas 1519 Pineda 1 st to explore TX Gulf Coast Cortes defeated Aztecs 1528 Narvaez 1ST to set foot on present day Texas Cabeza de Vaca explores interior of TX 1541 Coronado leads expedition into Texas 1542 Desoto reaches East Texas European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas 1519 Pineda 1 st to explore TX Gulf Coast Cortes defeated Aztecs 1528 Narvaez 1ST to set foot on present day Texas Cabeza de Vaca explores interior of TX 1541 Coronado leads expedition into Texas 1542 Desoto reaches East Texas 1580 Last Spanish Exploration in TX for 75 years European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas 1519 Pineda 1 st to explore TX Gulf Coast Cortes defeated Aztecs 1528 Narvaez 1ST to set foot on present day Texas Cabeza de Vaca explores interior of TX 1541 Coronado leads expedition into Texas 1542 Desoto reaches East Texas 1580 Last Spanish Exploration in TX for 75 years 1607 Jamestown 1 st successful English Colony European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas 1519 Pineda 1 st to explore TX Gulf Coast Cortes defeated Aztecs 1528 Narvaez 1ST to set foot on present day Texas Cabeza de Vaca explores interior of TX 1541 Coronado leads expedition into Texas 1542 Desoto reaches East Texas 1580 Last Spanish Exploration in TX for 75 years 1620 English Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock` 1607 Jamestown 1 st successful English Colony European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas 1519 Pineda 1 st to explore TX Gulf Coast Cortes defeated Aztecs 1528 Narvaez 1ST to set foot on present day Texas Cabeza de Vaca explores interior of TX 1682 Spain 1 st mission in Texas (Corpus Christi de la Ysleta) 1541 Coronado leads expedition into Texas 1542 Desoto reaches East Texas 1580 Last Spanish Exploration in TX for 75 years 1620 English Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock` 1607 Jamestown 1 st successful English Colony European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas 1519 Pineda 1 st to explore TX Gulf Coast Cortes defeated Aztecs 1528 Narvaez 1ST to set foot on present day Texas Cabeza de Vaca explores interior of TX 1682 Spain 1 st mission in Texas (Corpus Christi de la Ysleta) 1541 Coronado leads expedition into Texas 1685 La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis 1542 Desoto reaches East Texas 1580 Last Spanish Exploration in TX for 75 years 1620 English Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock` 1607 Jamestown 1 st successful English Colony European Exploration Timeline

Columbus reaches the Americas 1519 Pineda 1 st to explore TX Gulf Coast Cortes defeated Aztecs 1528 Narvaez 1ST to set foot on present day Texas Cabeza de Vaca explores interior of TX 1682 Spain 1 st mission in Texas (Corpus Christi de la Ysleta) 1541 Coronado leads expedition into Texas 1685 La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis 1542 Desoto reaches East Texas 1580 Last Spanish Exploration in TX for 75 years 1620 English Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock 1607 Jamestown 1 st successful English Colony 1690 Mission San Francisco de los Tejas established European Exploration Timeline