Life in the Spanish Missions of Texas

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Memory Recall: What was life like for Native Americans living at Spanish missions, and why?

Sentence Stem: "Life for Native Americans at Spanish missions was..."

Multiple Choice

Memory Check: Which country colonized Mexico?

• Spain

• Great Britain

• France

• Portugal

Multiple Choice

Memory Check: Which country colonized the United States?

• Great Britain

• France

• Canada

• Spain

Multiple Choice

Memory Check: Which country colonized Canada?

• Russia

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

Multiple Choice

Which country colonized Texas?

Hint: Who owns Texas at first?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• USA

Multiple Choice

Europe is considered to be the "New World".

• True

• False

Open Ended

Why did the Spanish decide to increase their efforts to claiming more territory and establishing new settlements in the New World?

Sentence Stem: "The Spanish decided to increase their efforts to claiming more territory and establishing new settlements in the New World by..."

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In your own words, describe what a "presidio" is...

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In your own words, describe what a "mission" is...

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What were the two main goals the Spanish wanted to accomplish by establishing missions in the New World?

Sentence Stem: "The two main goals the Spanish wanted to accomplish by establishing missions in the New World were to ______________, and ________________..."

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Critical Thinking Question:

Which region(s) contained the fewest missions, and why they might have been undesirable locations?

Hint: Think about what we learned about the regions of Texas in Unit 2.

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What were some typical things you would find at a Spanish Mission?

Sentence Stem: "Some typical things you would find at a Spanish Mission would be..."

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What was one way that missionaries in Spanish missions would benefit from Native Americans being there?

Sentence Stem: "Spanish missions would benefit from Native Americans living there, because..."

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In order to combat constant Native American attacks, what would presidios have to do in order to protect themselves?

Multiple Choice

How did Native Americans start their day at a Spanish mission?

• Working

• Worshipping

• Eating

• Playing

Open Ended

Explain what a typical day for a Native American living at a Spanish mission would've looked like?

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Why do you believe it was difficult for the Spanish to convert Native Americans into becoming more like Spanish citizens?

Sentence Stem: "I believe it was difficult for the Spanish to convert Native Americans into becoming more like Spanish citizens, because..."

Open Ended

Tell me three other ways in which Spanish mission life was difficult for Native Americans.

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Tell me one example of a Spanish mission that actually succeeded and prospered.

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In your own opinion, who do you believe should hold the authority over the Spanish mission? Should the soldiers and officers hold the power or should it be the missionaries and priests? Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.

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Tell me three duties that Spanish soldiers had at these presidios.

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What are two issues that soldiers faced while living at Spanish missions?

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Describe to me the people that lived at the Spanish settlements near the missions and presidios.

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Explain how settlers would get water from the San Antonio River to their settlements.

Sentence Stem: "Settlers would get water

Open Ended

What are some reasons you believe this Pueblo tribe resisted conversion from the Native Americans?

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the person who established New Mexico?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Father Hidalgo

• Juan de Onate

• Estevanico

Open Ended

Why is the mission of Ysleta important to Texas history?

Open Ended

Exit Ticket:

What factor(s) made life in the Spanish missions difficult for the Native American peoples who lived there? (3-4 sentences)