Question

1519 - 1718
european countries explore for god, glory and gold
pineda, cabeza de vaca and la salle explore texas
spanish establish missions in texas
the list above describes which era in texas history?
a. geography and native texas
b. exploration and early colonization (age of contact)
c. mexican national era
d. texas revolution

Explanation:

The time - period 1519 - 1718 saw European exploration for religious, glory and economic reasons. Explorers like Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca and La Salle exploring Texas and Spanish missions being established are hallmarks of the exploration and early colonization era.

Answer:

B. Exploration and Early Colonization (Age of Contact)