Question

Which type of roads were the first in texas a.Routes explored by spanish conquistadors b.Cattle trails cleared by mexican vaqueros c.Trading paths used by native americans d.Colonial roads built by spanish priests

Answer 1

The first type of roads in Texas were:

A. Routes explored by spanish conquistadors

These routes connected early settlements like San Antonio, Goliad, Victoria, East Texas and Louisiana. They aboided natural obstacles but connected travelers to natural resources and trade opportunities.

Answer 2

The correct option is C. Trading paths used by Native Americans.

The first Texas roads were actually trails originally made by Native American, which were the first settlers of the land, and later developed into Spanish explorers’ trails and colonial routes. These trails avoided natural obstacles, passed trough food and water sources and crossed the streams at shallow points. The most frequent users of these early roads and trails after the Native Americans were explorers, pioneers, and traders.