The wave of exploration that began with Columbus’ voyage in 1492 didn’t take long to reach the land that is now Texas. Spain’s conquest of the Americas began on a series of islands in what is now the Caribbean Sea. New colonial cities on those islands soon became hubs for exploration of the mainland. By 1519, exploration had turned to conquest in what is now Mexico, when Hernán Cortés landed on the Yucatán peninsula then pushed inland to the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan.
To the north, on the gulf coast, the focus remained on exploration. A 1519 expedition led by Alonzo Álvarez de Pineda sailed west from Florida toward Mexico, mapping the coastline as they traveled. That map, which is still in existence, shows a long and curving coastline that we can recognize even today. It’s the first map showing the land that became Texas.
There’s no evidence that the Pineda expedition came ashore in Texas, although it’s likely they stopped somewhere along the coast to restock their supplies of food and water. A later group of explorers gets credit for being the first people from the Old World to set foot on the Texas shore. They were survivors of a failed expedition to colonize Florida, shipwrecked in November of 1528 on the Texas coast after fleeing Florida in makeshift boats.
Some 80 men wrecked on a barrier island – perhaps present-day Galveston. The group included a Moorish slaved named Estevanico, the first African to enter what is now Texas. But, the most well-known is Álvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca. For eight years, he traveled through Texas and the Southwest, living sometimes as a trader, and sometimes as a slave. In 1536, Cabeza de Vaca and a handful of companions traveled across North America to a Spanish outpost on the Gulf of California. He returned with fantastic tales to tell. That story can be read today in La Relacion, an account of his journey, published in 1542. The account also provides valuable information about the lives of Native American groups who lived here when the Age of Contact began.
Word of Cabeza de Vaca’s journey spread quickly. Fascinated by Cabeza de Vaca’s account and enticed by the potential riches in the area, other Spanish explorers left for Texas in hopes of finding treasure. The first was Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, sent by the Viceroy in Mexico City to find the Seven Cities of Cibola. Coronado did not find gold, but his route did cross what is now the panhandle of Texas, where traces of his massive expedition can still be found.
An expedition led by Luis Moscoso de Alvarado, survivors of another failed mission to Florida, entered east Texas – probably in the summer of 1542. They encountered the Caddo Indians, and perhaps reached the Guadalupe River, but many questions remain about the route they traveled in the state.
In 1598, another Spanish explorer, Juan de Oñate, crossed the Rio Grande near present-day El Paso. He was traveling to colonize what is now New Mexico. An inscription carved into a stone there offers a powerful reminder of those early European explorers, and of the change they brought when they came.
Many Spanish explorers came to the region in search of wealth and treasure, but no one found the abundant treasure they sought. By the mid-1500s, the Spanish government’s interest had begun to wane, and by the turn of the century large expeditions to Texas had come to an end.
But the Spanish weren’t the only power with an interest in the Americas. By the beginning of the seventeenth century, France and England had also claimed large areas – the English along the mid-Atlantic coast, and the French in present-day Canada. The French explorer, René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, set out for the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, which had already been claimed by Spain. He left France in 1684 with the intention of establishing a French fort at the mouth of the Mississippi River. But La Salle’s expedition strayed far from its original course, and landed at present-day Matagorda Bay, Texas. He lost two ships in the bay, including the La Belle. That ship’s remains were discovered and excavated in modern times, providing artifacts and a wealth of information that we can study today.
La Salle did establish a fort, which was built along Garcitas Creek far from the Mississippi. Like so many other expeditions, La Salle’s ultimately failed. He was murdered by his own men, and by 1689, disease, hunger and attacks from the neighboring Karankawa had killed almost all of the remaining members of La Salle’s entourage.
Despite the failure of La Salle’s Fort Saint Louis, the French presence revived Spain’s interest in the area. An expedition led by Alonzo De León rescued some of the survivors from La Salle’s colony and strengthened Spain’s presence in the area. Then, in 1690, a group of Franciscans established the first missions in East Texas. It was the beginning of a wave of Spanish missions and colonies, including many that can still be seen today.
What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a partiamentary democracy? a
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The salient distinction between the two classes of systems is that, in a presidential system, executive power is constitutionally vested in a single individual (i.e., the president), whereas, in a parliamentary system, executive power is vested in the legislature (i.e., parliament, which chooses a prime minister or chancellor to head the executive).
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king mahendra was a ambitious king
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As clever and ambitious King Mahendra was, he was equally adept at using people to pursue his interests. He had adopted a policy of wooing and cowing influential Congress leaders, and of using them and casting them off once they outlived their utility.
Where was the Code of Hammurabi placed? Why was it placed there?
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The Code of Hammurabi was one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes and was proclaimed by the Babylonian king Hammurabi, who reigned from 1792 to 1750 B.C. Hammurabi expanded the city-state of Babylon along the Euphrates River to unite all of southern Mesopotamia
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How did the terms of the Congress of Vienna led to widespread discontent in Europe, especially in Italy and the German states?
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The terms of the Congress of Vienna led to widespread discontent in Europe, especially in Italy and the German states by the numerous attempts at revolution in 1848 which created national tension.
The Congress of Vienna was held after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte and some of the terms of the Congress was to help protect France against future attacks by surrounding it with strong countries who could come to her aid and to make sure that there was a power balance so that one country would not be more powerful than all the others.
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Claim - Since the start of the current administration, ICE has committed a series of repeated human rights violations against undocumented people in the U.S. ICE should be abolished.
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Answer:
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he is a violator!
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Which event came last?
a
Rome was sacked by the Vigoths.
b
Tiberius became emperor.
c
The empire was divided into two parts.
d
Constantine moved the capital from Rome.
Which statement is true of Chrisitianity?
a
Christianity promised a life of security and comfort.
b
Its main appeal was the promise of salvation through the sacrifice of Jesus.
c
Most Roman emperors encouraged Christianity.
d
Christianity discouraged sharing property and providing charity.
Answer:
b
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B For the first one
C for the second
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What was the last major battle of the war where General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington?
A. Princeton
B. Trenton
C. Charleston
D. Yorktown
On what date did the treaty of Paris become official?
A. April 10 1782
B. June 11 1782
C. July 14 1783
D. Sep. 3 1783
As part of the treaty, the Americans got fishing rights in the..
A. Gulf of st lawrence and off the coast of newfoundland
B. Gulf of Mexico
C. Caribbean Sea
D. English Channel
As a part of the treaty, Spain got..
A. Canada
B. Florida
C. Cuba
Answer:
1. D- Yorktown
2. D- Sep. 3 1783
3. A- gulf of st lawrence and off the coast of Newfoundland
4. B- Florida
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A colonist purchased a pair of dice, a 4 page newspaper, and placed an ad to sell a product in a newspaper. How much in today’s money would that have cost?
Answer:
$201.65
Explanation:
As of the time of writing this (Nov 1st, 2020) you can purchase the following items at these prices. A pair of 6 sided dice 19mm would cost you roughly $8.65. A 4-page newspaper usually goes for around $1.00. Lastly, the most expensive of the purchases would be an ad in the newspaper which costs roughly $12 per inch of newspaper used, meaning that a normal 4-inch by 4-inch ad would cost you $192.00. Assuming that this is exactly what you bought you would end up paying a total of
8.65 + 1.00 + 192.00 = $201.65
Which type of figurative language is shown in the sentence?
Suka follows the lasers light like a lion chasing its prey
A.) Idiom
B.) Hyperbole
C.) Simile
Answer:
simile
Explanation: it is comparing two things using the word like
4. Which European power did not establish settlements or claim territory in Colonial America?
A. Spain
B. France
C. England
D. Germany
Answer:
C.England
Explanation:
Answer:
Answer is C.
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What are 3 effects of the civil war in the US?
(Please answer)
Answer:
Among these were the Emancipation Proclamation; the Assassination of President Lincoln; the Reconstruction of Southern America; and the Jim Crow Laws. Know more about the impact of the American Civil War through its 10 major effects on the North and the South, on slavery, on politics, on economy and on society.
what is one reason biodiversity is beneficial
Answer:Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, has an important role to play. For example, A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops. Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all forms of life.
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it helps the ecosystem heal itself and it makes it more productive without it all of the rain forests would probaly be most of the way dead
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What was the importance of the Louisiana Purchase to the United States?
a.
It was a reward by President Jefferson to the negotiators of a peace treaty with France.
b.
The purchase ensured that hostile Indians would be expelled from the territory.
c.
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
d.
It built the most powerful and ambitious military force in the world.
Answer:
C. It doubled the size of the United States
Explanation:
Answer:
C. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
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Which advanced technology did Europeans not use to travel west to get across the oceans
Answer:
GPS buddy given if this is about ancient Europeans.
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How did Sir Robert Borden "rig" the election of 1918?
Answer:
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Which best explains France's position during the discussions at Versailles?
A)The French were willing to forgive Germany because France had suffered relatively little damage during the war.
B)The French wanted lenient terms because they were certain Germany would never again start a war.
C)The French wanted harsh terms because much of the fighting and destruction had taken place on French soil.
D)The French were eager to punish Germany because they believed a harsh policy would earn the respect of the
German people
Answer:
Im pretty sure its C
Explanation: Germany did start most of the problems in WW1
Answer:c
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Give one positive and one negative result of the “Iron Triangles” need asap :(
Answer:
Positive:
-The Iron triangles has a positive effect on policy making because the bureaucracy within the triangle is able to ensure that the laws Congress passes are effective and practical.
-Interest groups have a direct say in the creation of legislation that affects their members.
-Congress can rely on outside experts to ensure that they write legislation in a manner suitable to get the necessary tasks accomplished.
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Negative:
-Iron triangles may have a negative effect on legislation when the relationship between committees—who are supposed to be watchdogs over the bureaucracy and departments of that bureaucracy—becomes too comfortable.
-Interest groups may overly influence the outcome of legislation and encourage governmental waste or overspending on projects.
name at least 2 roman gods and explain how they were important to the romans
Answer:
1- Jupiter, he was the king of Gods making him the most celebrated God in ancient Rome. The romans believed that Jupiter would give them the greatest empire they have ever seen.
2- Cupid, he was known as the God of love, and he was shown with arrows whose wounds inspired passion and love on his chosen ones. Making him the inspiration of love and passion in the romans.
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Why did French settlers search for a north west passage? Check all that apply
0 to prevent spain from sending goods back to Europe
0 to find a connection between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
0 to improve their ability to trade valuable goods from the East Indies
0 to increase their ability to more-easily trade valuable goods
0 to close off a potential trade route for the English
Answer:
1 2 and 4 i think
Explanation:
Answer:
its 1,2,4
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What well-known Georgian was a leader in the movement to send freed blacks back to Africa?
Paul Cuffe
Frederick Douglass
William Lloyd Garrison
William H. Crawford
Answer:
D. William H. Crawford
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What lead to the downfall of Assyria?
A.
They were fighting among themselves and the Chaldeans and Medes took advantage of this.
B.
The Assyrians grew to fond of war.
C.
The Assyrians grew to fond of comfort.
D.
They had over expanded their army and it rebelled against the king.
Answer:
Explanation:
A Southwest Asian kingdom that controlled a large empire from about 850 to 612 B.C.
Explain at least 3 factors that helped the the Colonists be successful against the British
Answer: There were several key factors contributing to the Colonists' victory over the British, such as war tactics, strong leadership and one solid alliance. Despite facing larger forces, better trained armies, and more weapons, the Colonists managed to win.
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Was Robespierre's Committee of Public Safety an effective government?
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On July 27, 1793, Robespierre was elected to the Committee of Public Safety, which was formed in April to protect France against its enemies, foreign and domestic, and to oversee the government. Under his leadership, the committee came to exercise virtual dictatorial control over the French government.
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PLEASE HELP!!!! Carlos begins his workout by stretching. Then he spends an equal amount of time on each workout machine. The equation y = 8x + 10 represents the total time, in minutes, of Carlos' workout if he uses x workout machines.Explain what the slope and y-intercept of the equation represent in this situation.
A. Carlos spends 8 minutes stretching And 10 minutes on each workout machine
B. Carlos Spend 10 minutes stretching and eight minutes on each workout machine
C. Carlos Uses eight workout machines for 10 minutes each
D. Carlos spent 10 minutes on one machine and 8 minutes on another
Answer: Is B, Carlos spends 10 minutes stretching and eight minutes on each workout machine.
What made it possible for southern planters to boost their profits in the early 1800s?
A Workers planted less cotton and more rice and sugar cane.
B Planters started growing different varieties of cotton.
C Planters move North to fertile new lands.
D Workers cleaned more cotton in the same amount of time with the cotton gin.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
With the cotton gin, production rates boosted because it cleaned the cotton faster, and separated the seeds quicker. That way, cotton plantation owners sold much more cotton, and made a lot more money.
A map with labels A through D. A is near the center of India. B is in the northern tip. C is in a body of water south of India. D is in a body of water east of India. This map shows several physical features of the Indian subcontinent. Which location on the map shows the Deccan Plateau? A B C D
Answer:
a
Explanation:
A is near the center of India is a location on the map that shows the Deccan Plateau. The correct option is A.
What is Deccan Plateau also called?The Deccan Plateau also referred to as the Peninsular Plateau or the Great Peninsular Plateau, is a sizable plateau in India that occupies most of the southern region of the nation. Its elevation varies from 100 meters in the north to 1000 meters in the south.
The Deccan, the entire Indian southern peninsula south of the Narmada River, is distinguished in the middle by a tall triangular tableland. The word "south" (Dakshina) is a Sanskrit derivation of the name. The Ghats, escarpments that converge at the plateau's southernmost point, form the plateau's eastern and western boundaries.
Thus, the ideal selection is option A.
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Evaluate the extent to which ideas of self-government influenced
American colonial reaction to British imperial authority in the period
from 1754 to 1776.
Answer:
It is:
Sugar act, stamp act, Townshend act, Boston tea party, Boston massacre, currency act were all the different type of taxes levied on the colonial America and due to the heavy burden of taxes people started to revolt the crown and desired for self-government.
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Are great artistic achievements less admirable if they are paid in dishonest ways, such as through the sale of these special pardons?
Answer:
Great artistic achievements are NOT less admirable, even when they are paid in dishonest ways.
Explanation:
To truly appreciate art, you must focus on the piece itself, what it represents, how it makes you feel, and you must interpret what the artist is trying to convey. Thus, you should not focus on the fact on how it was paid, or if the artist was dishonest or not, because even if the art has a dishonest past, it is still the same piece of art, and you should recognize the artistic skill that was put into the piece. You must not let outside factors affect how you see the art.
How did Egypt’s location affect the development of its civilization?
Answer:
The topography of Ancient Egypt was special and permitted Egypt to turn into an extremely effective human advancement. Egypt's topography contributed all parts of Ancient Egyptians lives, for example, the Nile River being their wellspring of food, water, and transportation and the desert offering normal assurance.
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