Question

Who was the first European explorer in the area where Texas is now located? a. Francisco Coronado c. Cabeza de Vaca b. Francisco Pizarro d. Ponce de León Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is C. Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca was the first European explorer in the area where Texas is now located.

Explanation:

Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca was a Spanish explorer in America. On November 6, 1528, he became the first known European to set foot in present-day Texas as he landed near the present Corpus Christi along the Gulf of Mexico's coast. There he was for a time a prisoner of the American natives. After six years, he managed to escape through the Rio Grande, going trough present-day Texas and northern Mexico. He also discovered the cataracts at Iguazu and explored the Paraguay River in South America.

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation: