1. Europeans Explore Texas

2. Explorer Traits Courtesy Honesty Human worth and dignity Justice
Patriotism
Personal obligation for the public good
Respect for authority
Respect for self and others
Courage
Discipline
Tolerance
Responsibility

3. Now that you know the traits of explorers, you can learn about the very first explorers that came to Texas.

4. Raise your hand if you have been to or have heard of the amusement park called . . .

5. The amusement park pays tribute to the true six flags that have flown over Texas. Do you know what those flags are?
Spain
France
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Texas in the Confederacy
Texas in the U.S , present

6. Check out this map of the amusement park!

7. You may not know this, but both Spain and France are credited for contributing many maps and charts of the land they explored.  They brought horses and cows to Texas as well.

8. Today we have much information about what the land and people were like as observed by these explorers. An example would be facts about the Karankawas described by Cabeza de Vaca in letters and other documents.

9. Spain began exploring Texas in 1519
Spain began exploring Texas in This was about the same time Cortez was exploring Mexico. There were several more explorers who ventured into Texas. Let’s create a timeline.

10. Texas Explorers Timeline
De Soto and Moscoso
Coronado
La Salle
Cabeza de Vaca
Pineda
1519
1684
Key:
Spanish explorers
French explorers