EAH TEXAS European Exploration

Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

was a Spanish explorer known for mapping the coastline of Texas in 1519. His expeditions were among the first to document the Gulf Coast of North America.

Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

was a Spanish explorer and one of the first Europeans to explore the interior of Texas. He is known for his accounts of his journey and interactions with Native American tribes.

Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

was a Spanish explorer who led an expedition through the southwestern United States in search of the Seven Cities of Gold. His journey took him through present-day Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Effects of Spanish Colonization

• Horses were introduced to Native Americans, transforming transportation and hunting practices.

• The Spanish established missions and settlements, leading to cultural exchanges and conflicts with Indigenous peoples.

Sieur de la Salle

was a French explorer who claimed the Mississippi River basin for France, establishing the first European settlement in Texas at Fort St. Louis in 1685and exploring the Gulf Coast. His expeditions aimed to expand French territory and trade.