Exploration and Claims in Texas

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What is the name of the explorer whose unplanned journey into Texas is described in the passage above?

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La Salle

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What was the purpose of the MISSIONS that Spain built in Texas?

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They were religious outposts built to convert natives to the Spanish culture.

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The word “tejas” is the origin of our state’s name. In the Caddo language, this word meant –

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friend

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Which city on this map served as the first Spanish capital of Texas from 1722 until 1772? Options: San Antonio, Goliad, Nacogdoches, Los Adaes

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Los Adaes

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In what year were the mission and presidio of San Antonio established?

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1718

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How many missions were built along the San Antonio River? Options: three, five, six, ten

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five

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The most famous mission of San Antonio will eventually be nicknamed –

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the Alamo

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Why did the Apaches really want the mission Santa Cruz de San Saba in central Texas?

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they wanted Spanish protection from their Comanche enemies

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Which of these groups would have been responsible for teaching the local natives about the religion and culture of Spain? Spanish soldiers, Catholic friars, Immigrant settlers, Spanish royalty

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Catholic friars

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Which quote discusses the dangers of living in Texas [heat, lack of supplies, angry natives]?

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neither quote discusses those dangers