Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

TX History Ch.3 Rev.

Review of Ch. 3

QuestionAnswer
Which explorer was the first to reach the Americas from Europe? Christopher Columbus
What were the goals of the Spanish in exploring the New World? To spread Christianity, Make Spain more powerful, and gain wealth for themselves
Why were the Spanish were able to conquer Native Americans? The Spanish had better weapons and armor.
Cabeza de Vaca reached Texas because of the... failed Narvaez Expedition
La Salle mistakenly landed in Texas when he was trying to find the.... Mouth of the Mississippi River
What happened to La Salle’s colony? It perished
Which Spanish leaders defeated the Aztecs and Incas? Cortez and Pizarro
What was included in the book Cabeza de Vaca wrote? Descriptions of the land, animals, and people.
Fray Marcos de Niza increased Spain's desire to search for gold because he.... Said he had seen the cities of gold (Seven Cities of Cibola)
How did Coronado treat the Native Americans he conquered? He treated them harshly.
The French empire in the Americas was based in modern day... Canada
Why did the Reconquista result in the exploration of the New World? The final defeat of the Moors inspired Spain to look beyond its own country for wealth and glory.
What did Christopher Columbus hope to achieve on his voyage from Spain? He wanted to find a new route to China and India, acquire wealth, and spread the Christian faith.
What did Cortés hope to gain by defeating the Aztecs? He hoped to gain wealth and glory for himself and for Spain.
Why were the Spanish able to complete their conquest of Central and South America so quickly? The Spanish accidentally brought European diseases which killed many of the Native Americans.
What was the result of Álvarez de Pineda’s expedition? The voyage gave Spain their first accurate information about the Texas coast, including a well-drawn map.
What goal did the Fray Marcos de Niza expedition and the Francisco Vásquez de Coronado expedition share? Both were trying to find the Seven Cities of Cíbola.
Tay-yas means... Friends
What did the French traders want from Native Americans that became highly valued in Europe? Furs
Why did La Salle choose to build Fort St. Louis near present-day Matagorda Bay? He thought he was near the Mississippi River.
Cabeza De Vaca's book resulted in more Spanish exploration because it mentioned this. The Seven Cities of Ciblola
Many Spanish __________________________ came to the Americas to gain wealth and honor by conquering the Native Americans. Conquistadors
Payment of food or other valuables Tribute
The governor of a land who rules as a representative of a monarch Viceroy
This means native. Indigenous
Large Native American hut made out of adobe Pueblo
Created by: livewireworship
Popular History sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards