Kevin's Cards about French Explorers in Texas Flashcards
Who were the first Europeans to control Texas
Spain
Where did the English establish settlements
Along the Atlantic Coast
Where did the Portuguese establish settlements
Central and South America as well as in the Caribbean
Where did the French establish settlements
The French claimed huge sections of land along the Mississippi River
In 1680 Spanish settlers established the permanent colony of what
Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
What happened in 1685 that changed Spain’s attitude about the land
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle of France began to settle the area with a large group of men
How did René-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle make his name
He had made his name when he explored the Great Lakes region. This area eventually became the United States and Canada
What did La Salle want to do
La Salle wanted to expand his interests in the fur trade with American Indians
In 1683, La Salle traveled from the Mississippi River to where
The Gulf of Mexico
What land did La Salle claim or France
He claimed the land for France and called it Louisiana. He did not care that the Spanish had already settled some of the area
Colonize Definition
To locate and settle a community
Expedition Definition
A type of journey with a specific goal
Hostile Definition
Unfriendly; relating to an enemy
Monopolize Definition
To control by excluding others
What did France want to do
France knew that Spain had colonies in Florida and Mexico. France wanted to make sure that it could claim the land in between those colonies. This would prevent Spain from being able to monopolize, or control, the region
