Spanish explorer who mapped the coast of Texas in 1519, claiming the land for Spain.

1st Spaniard to explore Texas; Shipwrecked in Galveston Island; Good relationship with the Karankawa; Wrote La Relacion.

French explorer who explored Matagorda Bay and the Mississippi River. Set up Ft. St. Louis. Killed by his own men because of poor leadership.

Spanish primary method of colonization. The purpose was to convert Natives to Christianity. 1st settlements the Spanish built in Texas

God, Glory, Gold

Forts built to protect against hostile Native Americans, as well as colonists from enemy nations.

San Antonio founded by the Spanish on this date.

Mapping of the Texas coast by Pineda and first mainland Spanish settlement established.

Searched for the 7 Cities of Gold; Explored the Texas Great Plains.; Explored the Grand Canyon

Later renamed The Alamo.

1492- Sailed across Atlantic Ocean; enslaved Natives; Created a new trade route

Conquered the Aztecs; Renamed Aztec Capital- Mexico City

Wanted to establish trade with Native Texans

Book by Cabeza de Vaca; encouraged other to explore Texas

Native American Tribe that destroyed Ft. St. Louis

Country that built missions in Texas

Spanish explorers who wanted wealth and glory for themselves and Spain

First two countries to send explorers to Texas

Member of religious order