Spanish Colonial Era

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The primary purpose of the MISSIONS was to ___________ the local natives.

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convert

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The primary purpose of the PRESIDIOS was to ________ the local settlements.

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protect

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The work that the Native Americans did while living in the missions included:

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farming crops and raising livestock.

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Spanish _____ were responsible for teaching the Native Americans the Spanish language, culture, and religion. Options: Friars, Soldiers, Settlers, Royals

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Friars

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What role did Fray Damian Massanet play in the colonization of Texas?

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He established the first Spanish mission in east Texas.

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The American cattle industry today evolved from the Spanish ranching practices of ____.
Options: vaqueros, corridos, frescos, murals

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vaqueros

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Tejano culture has had a long-term impact on Texas history.

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True

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What is a Mission?

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A church where the Native Americans were being converted to Christianity and taught to be a Spanish Citizen.

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What is a Presidio?

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A fort that was meant to protect the Missions and the Friars from Native Texan attack.

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Towns, Missions, and Presidios were usually built near: French Settlements, Rivers, Mountains, Forests

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Rivers