Texas Missions

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The Spanish wanted Indians to follow what religion?

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Catholic Religion

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

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Spanish

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This mission is located close to the present day city of El Paso. This is the 1st mission ever established in Texas and was founded in 1682.

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Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

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This military commander established over 15 missions in West Texas, relocated La Bahia to Goliad, and eventually founded the city of Laredo.

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Jose de Escandon

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What were the goals of the Spanish missions?

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

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Daily life in missions included all of the following EXCEPT: Learning trades, Attending prayer services, Farming, Defending settlements

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Defending settlements

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Most cities in Texas reflect with what cultural heritage?

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Spain

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What city, in 1718, was founded, became the Capital of Spanish Texas, and have many missions including the Alamo built in and around it?

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San Antonio

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Native Americans who lived in the missions were forbidden to follow their cultures.

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True

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How did Spain react to LaSalle's expedition?

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Built more missions in East Texas to protect the Spanish lands from French.