Explorers and Spanish Missions in Texas

Front

Which European rival was the greatest threat to Spain's North American lands?

Back

France

Front

The Alamo is an example of what kind of Spanish building? Options: Presidio, Mission, Hospital, Hotel

Back

Mission

Front

San Antonio de Valero was founded in what year?

Back

1718

Front

The Age of Contact can be described as: Conquistadors, Exploration, The Columbian Exchange, Gold, God and Glory

Back

Conquistadors, Exploration, The Columbian Exchange, Gold, God and Glory

Front

Why is Father Francisco Hidalgo important in this unit?

Back

He wrote the French governor of Louisiana to ask for help in building missions in East Texas.

Front

The first mission in East Texas was: San Antonio, Nuestra Senore de los Dolores, San Francisco de los Tejas, San Miguel de los Adaes

Back

San Francisco de los Tejas

Front

Missions were used by who to convert the Native Americans? Options: Spanish, Texans

Back

Spanish

Front

What were the goals of the Spanish missions?

Back

convert Native Americans to Christianity, teach Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life, Strengthen Spain's hold on Texas land

Front

Why were the Missions built in East Texas?

Back

To keep the French out

Front

Which of the following was a method Spain used to colonize Texas?
Options:
Started a series of wars with France and Native Americans.
Built missions and tried to convert Natives to Christianity
Passed laws forbidding Americans and French from entering Texas.
None of the answers are correct

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Built missions and tried to convert Natives to Christianity