Spanish Missions in Texas

Spanish Missions in Texas

Multiple Select

What are 2 reasons that we have learned that the Spanish formed Missions in Texas?

• Schools

• To teach religion

• For protection

• To claim land in Texas

France wants Texas, too

When the Spanish hear of LaSalle’s visit to the New World, they now have a third reason to build Spanish Missions: Keep France Out! The competition between these two nations was fierce and Spain did not want France back in Texas

Open Ended

Do you think that the Spanish will be successful at keeping France out of Texas?

Damián Massanet

• Spanish Priest

• Met a group of Natives called "Thecas" or friends

• Created in the first Mission in east Texas

Multiple Select

Select the 3 reasons why the Spanish built Missions in Texas

• To teach religion

• Schools

• To keep france out

• To claim land in Texas