Unit 3 Spanish Colonial Era

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Why did Spain establish missions in Texas?

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To convert American Indians to Christianity and secure Spanish control.

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What was a major reason for the failure of early Spanish missions in East Texas?

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Resistance from the Caddo and lack of Spanish support

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A fort built to protect Spanish settlements

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Presidio

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A person who wages unauthorized warfare against a foreign country

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Filibuster

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Put the following events in correct chronological order: 1. Spanish established mission San Antonio de Valero 2. Father Hidalgo calls for revolution 3. First East Texas missions fail due to Caddo resistance 4. Mexico gains independence from Spain

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3, 4, 1, 2

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Based on what you’ve learned, how did Spanish culture influence modern Texas?

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Traditions like rodeo, ranching, and Catholicism reflect Spanish heritage.

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A settlement established to convert and educate American Indians

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Mission

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A Spanish or Mexican cowboy who worked on ranches

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Vaquero