Spanish Missions and Presidios

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Why did the Spanish build missions in Texas?

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To spread Christianity

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Who were the missions designed to convert to Christianity?

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The Native Texans

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"Mission" is another word for...

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church

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What is a presidio?

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a fort

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Why did the Spanish build the presidios?

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To protect the missions

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Most missions and presidios in Texas were built close to...

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water

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Who was in charge of the Spanish missions?

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Catholic priests

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Why did Native Texas NOT join Spanish missions? Options: Protection from rival tribes, Access to food and water, The Spanish forced them to, They were already Catholic

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They were already Catholic

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Were Spanish missions successful?

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No

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What did the Spanish missions help accomplish?

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They helped colonize Texas