Week 15

First Missions in Texas- Week 15

Multiple Choice

During the time before 1684, why did Spain think that Texas was not very important?

• The King os Spain did not believe Coronado when he told them that Texas land was good for growing crops.

• Spain did not have colonies in Texas.

• Spain was too busy fighting the Aztec Empire in South America.

• No gold, silver or anything or value had been found on Texas land.

Multiple Choice

Spain did not show much interest in Texas until 1684. Its reasons for holding onto the land included which of the following?

• Texas land was good for agriculture.

• Spain wanted to grow its empire, and controlling Texas provided a lot of land.

• Gold and silver were found on Texas land.

• Spain wanted to control all of France's colonies.

Multiple Choice

Even though La Salle's attempt at starting a colony near Palacios was not successful, he did succeed in doing what?

• He renewed Spain's interest in keeping control of the Texas territory.

• He invaded Texas and claimed its lands for France.

• He created treaties with the Native Indians.

• He found silver and gold on texas land. 

Multiple Choice

La Bahia was built upon which old city?

• Goliad

• San Francisco

• Fort Saint Louis

• Nabedache

Multiple Choice

What was one benefit of the Spanish building the first mission in Texas?

• It stopped France from settling in Texas

• All the Caddo Indians became Catholic

Multiple Choice

When the Hasinai left, it created a real problem for the Spanish priests and soldiers because

• They depended on the Hasinai for food

• It allowed France to establish a colony in Texas

• The Spanish government decided in 1694 to close the mission and destroy the buildings.