Chapter 31: Spanish Influence In The United States

Believed to be the Genoese navigator Cristoforo Colombo, who became an explorer in Spain and the first European to reach the New World. He made four voyages, touching on various parts of what is now South America.

Conquered Mexico, defeating the Aztecs and their king, Moctezuma.

Conquered Peru, defeating the Incas and their king, Atahualapa. Founded the city of Lima.

First spanish governor of Puerto Rico and the first European to explore what is now Florida in his search for the Fountain of Youth. He arrived on an Easter Sunday, therefore naming in Florida.

Shipwrecked on the Texas coast in 1528. He was captured by Native Americans, whom he served as a slave and medicine man. He later escaped and wandered for six years, exploring Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico. After traveling thousands of miles, he finally reached in Mexico in 1536. His reports from the Pueblo Indians led to the myth of the "Seven Cities of Cibola."

First Spaniard to explore what are now New Mexico and Arizona in his search for the supposedly rich and prosperous "Seven Cities of Cibola."

Explored much of Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma. He was the first European explorer to reach the Mississippi River, where he was later buried.

Explored the coast of California in 1542.

First European explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean.

(Florida) oldest city in the United States

(New Mexico) oldest capital city in the United States.

established by priests in the southwestern part of the US

most famous of the spanish missionaries. he & his followers established a chain of 21 missions from San Diego to San Francisco along the Camino Road , which is today called Coast Highway 101

most famous California missions; "Queen of the California Missions."

California, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Nevada

El Paso, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Santa Fe, San Francisco

Brazos (Texas); Colorado (Colorado, Utah, Arizona); Rio Grande (New Mexico, Texas)

San Juan (Colorado); Sierra Nevada (California)

(inner courtyard) an attractive spot for family relaxation, frequently with flowers, shade trees, and an ornamental fountain

(iron gating on windows) used for security and decoration. In Spanish-speaking countries, it has been a traditional meeting place for sweethearts, with the young lady behind the reja and her suitor outside, on the other side of the reja.

(balcony) used for displaying flags during celebrations, watching processions and parades, and stunning flowering plants

(roof tiles) made of baked clay, red in color

(arcade) a covered passageway along a row of columns in front of commercial buildings. provide protection from the weather (rain or sun) for patrons and strollers

The Spaniards are credited with bringing the first cows, horses, goats, pigs, and sheep to the New World. This was the earliest economic influence.

The Spaniards also developed the first gold and silver mines in the New World.

a flat, thin cornmeal pancake

a rolled tortilla filled with chopped meat or chicken and served with hot chili sauce

seasoned ground meat or chicken rolled in cornmeal dough, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed

red pepper, chopped meat, and hot chili sauce

a crisp tortilla folded over and filled with seasoned chopped meat or chicken, lettuce, and tomatoes

Argentina

Cuba

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Cuba

Dominican Republic

Forn of urban music with lyrics in Spanish and English