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Spanish officials knew setters needed a midway point between east Texas and New Spain. In ___ the Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo, was established for just that reason.
a) 1718
b) 1731
c) 1724
d) 1734
Spain created the mission-presidio system in Texas to spread its culture in the undeveloped land. Which answer choice below shows an effect of the system?
a) The Spanish wanted to teach Indians the Spanish way of life in Texas
b) Spanish communities grew around the missions as the Spanish culture influenced Texas.
c) The Spanish wanted to convert the Indians to Christianity.
d) The Spanish culture had no influence in Texas
Which of the following was a characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas?
a) Forts were built to protect American Indian tribes in Texas.
b) American Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas.
c) Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas.
d) Spanish explorers negotiated treaties to trade and travel safely in Texas.
Which group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?
a) Catholic Priests
b) American Indian tribes
c) Conquistadors
d) Anglo settlers
the Spanish word vaquero refers to a...
a) mayor
b) cowboy
c) sheriff
d) soldier
Which Spanish Catholic priest cooperated with French authorities in Louisiana to bring missions to East Texas?
a) José de Escandón
b) Francisco Hidalgo
c) Antonio Margil de Jesús
d) Fray Damián Massanet
Fray Damián Massanet and Alonso De León led a successful expedition for Spain into East Texas in 1690. This expedition came about because the Spanish were concerned about —
a) settlers going missing in the region
b) slave rebellions occurring in the region
c) Indian tribes attacking missions in the region
d) French forces establishing settlements in the region
How did Texans build missions to adapt to their environment?
a) The mission was built with the front door facing north.
b) The mission was constructed to withstand a hurricane
c) The mission was made from natural resources in the area.
d) The mission was located near land with fertile soil for farming.
Many cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio reflect the cultural legacy of —
a) England
b) Frarnce
c) Portugal
d) Spain
which physical geographic feature influenced where the missions and presidios were built in Texas?
a) Rivers
b) Mountains
c) Cities
d) Heavy Rainfall
Were towns built before the mission?
a) Yes
b) No
c)
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