Flashcard on Historical Claims and Evidence

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Which title best completes this list?
Options:

Characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Era

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Beginnings of the Age of Contact

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Era of Exploration and Colonization in Texas

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Origins of the Texas Revolution

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Characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Era

Front

Which city is an example of Spain’s lasting influence on Texas? Options: Houston, San Antonio, Nacogdoches, Austin

Back

San Antonio

Front

Which title correctly replaces the question mark in the box above? Options:

Effects of the French and Indian War

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Reasons for Spanish Settlement in Texas

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Impacts of the Vaquero Lifestyle on Texas

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Causes of English Settlement in Texas

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Reasons for Spanish Settlement in Texas

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Why did Spain establish missions in Texas?

Back

To teach Natives Christianity and the Spanish culture

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What were Spanish soldiers and explorers called?

Back

conquistadors

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Why did the Spanish begin to build Missions across Texas?

Back

To spread Christianity and establish Spanish territorial claims.

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What was the purpose of a Rancho for the Spanish Missions?

Back

To provide goods and services as well as other resources for the missions.

Front

Which Explorer laid claim to Texas for the French? Options: La Salle, Cortez, Pizarro, Columbus

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La Salle