AT- Life in the Spanish Colony of Texas

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Which European power was virtually the only one committed to colonization in North America during the earliest years of contact and exploration?

• The French

• The British

• The Spanish

• The Dutch

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Which colonial settlement was continuously occupied following the fall of the Aztec Empire in 1521?

• New France

• New Spain

• New England

• New Netherlands

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In which century did the French and British attempt to start several colonial settlements?

• 1400s

• 1500s

• 1600s

• 1700s

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Which empire's fall in 1521 led to the continuous occupation of New Spain?

• Inca Empire

• Maya Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Roman Empire

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Which two European countries attempted to start several colonial settlements in the 1500s but were not as successful as New Spain?

• The Dutch and Portuguese

• The French and British

• The Spanish and Italians

• The Germans and Russians

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What was the response of the Spanish to the increase in colonial settlements by other European countries?

• They withdrew from the Americas

• They redoubled their efforts to claim territory and establish settlements

• They formed alliances with Native Americans

• They focused on trade with Asia

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What was the main goal of the English and French in establishing colonial settlements?

• To spread religion

• To expand their own empires

• To find new trade routes

• To escape political unrest

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What was the Spanish colonial settlement strategy largely based on?

• Trade and commerce

• Mission and presidio system

• Agriculture and mining

• Exploration and mapping

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What is a mission in the context of the Spanish colonies?

• A military base

• A trading post

• A religious community

• A government office

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Who staffed the missions in the Spanish colonies?

• Soldiers and commanders

• Missionary priests and religious officials

• Traders and merchants

• Farmers and laborers

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What is a presidio in the context of the Spanish colonies?

• A religious community

• A military base

• A trading post

• A cultural center

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What was a presidio stocked with in the Spanish colonies?

• Religious texts and artifacts

• Military equipment and horses

• Food and water supplies

• Trade goods and currency

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What was one of the main goals of the Spanish missions?

• To establish trade routes

• To convert Native Americans to Catholicism

• To explore new territories

• To build military forts

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What was the second goal of the Spanish missions?

• To spread democracy

• To establish a Spanish foothold in the territory

• To create educational institutions

• To develop new technologies

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Why were Spanish missions typically located along bodies of water?

• To provide scenic views

• To facilitate trade routes

• To provide missionaries and settlers access to water

• To avoid flooding

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What was water critical for in the context of Spanish missions?

• Building materials

• Livestock, growing crops, and domestic needs

• Transportation

• Entertainment

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What did the missions typically consist of?

• A church, living quarters, Native American housing, gardens, and storage buildings

• Only a church and storage buildings

• Just Native American housing and gardens

• Only living quarters and a church

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Where were livestock grazing areas typically located in relation to the mission walls?

• Inside the mission walls

• On the roof of the church

• Outside the mission walls

• Next to the cemetery

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What was typically found in the center of a Spanish mission?

• A granary

• A plaza

• A stable

• A river

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What was one of the main goals of the Spanish missionaries regarding Native Americans?

• To teach them Spanish cuisine

• To convert them to Catholicism

• To train them as soldiers

• To introduce them to European art

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What did the Spanish missionaries teach Native Americans besides religion?

• Sailing techniques

• Farming techniques

• Metalworking skills

• Hunting strategies

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What was one way some Native American groups opposed Spanish encroachment?

• By forming alliances with the Spanish

• By raiding the missions

• By moving to other territories

• By converting to Christianity

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What did the missions do to protect themselves from opposition?

• Built larger churches

• Trained Native American soldiers

• Housed their own small contingency of soldiers

• Relied solely on prayer

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How did some Native American groups react to Spanish encroachment?

• They welcomed the Spanish

• They opposed it violently

• They ignored the Spanish

• They moved to Europe

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How did each day begin in the Spanish missions?

• With manual labor

• With communal worship

• With a communal dinner

• With military training

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What was a regular activity in the Spanish missions?

• Religious services

• Hunting expeditions

• Military drills

• Trade negotiations

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How did each day end in the Spanish missions?

• With a communal dinner

• With a military parade

• With a trade meeting

• With a hunting trip

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What were the primary tasks for Native American men in a Spanish mission?

• Making pottery and weaving cloth

• Working in the fields and moving livestock to graze

• Caring for the livestock and working in the kitchen

• Building mission structures

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What was one of the roles of Native American women in the mission?

• Building fences

• Weaving cloth

• Hunting

• Teaching

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What activities occupied the free time of people in a Spanish mission?

• Farming and hunting

• Lessons in the Spanish language, including singing and dancing

• Building and construction

• Fishing and trading

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What was the purpose of the activities in the Spanish missions?

• To encourage people to become farmers

• To promote trade and commerce

• To encourage people to abandon their culture and religious beliefs

• To teach people about architecture

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Who supervised the Native Americans at the Spanish colonial mission?

• A local chief

• A Spanish soldier

• A priest

• A merchant

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What was a major issue with the diet in the Spanish missions?

• It was too spicy

• It was nutritionally poor and less varied

• It was too expensive

• It was only available once a day

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What kind of workload did the Native Americans have in the Spanish missions?

• Minimal and easy

• Tremendous, growing food for themselves and others

• Only during the weekends

• Focused on arts and crafts

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What were the living conditions like for Native Americans in the Spanish missions?

• Spacious and comfortable

• Small and cramped

• Luxurious and modern

• Temporary and mobile

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What was a health risk for Native Americans in the Spanish missions?

• Lack of exercise

• Exposure to diseases via missionaries

• Overeating

• Sunburn

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What was a restriction placed on Native Americans living in the Spanish missions?

• They could not speak their native language

• They were rarely allowed to leave the mission complex

• They could not practice any religion

• They were not allowed to eat meat

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Why did the Spanish attempt to locate their presidios in more centralized positions?

• To support several missions and/or settlements

• To avoid conflicts with other colonies

• To establish trade routes

• To find new resources

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What was a challenge faced by the Spanish when locating presidios?

• Presidios were often too far from the missions they were supposed to support

• Presidios were frequently attacked by pirates

• Presidios were built in areas with no water supply

• Presidios were located in desert regions

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What did the missionaries and religious officials often feel entitled to do?

• Make decisions regarding those living there

• Lead military expeditions

• Trade with local merchants

• Build new settlements

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What was life like in the presidios compared to the missions?

• Certainly not easy

• More luxurious

• Less challenging

• More peaceful

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What was the primary focus of life in the presidios?

• Religious ceremonies

• Military duty

• Trade and commerce

• Farming

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What materials were presidios usually built from?

• Brick and mortar

• Adobe stone and/or timbers

• Steel and glass

• Marble and granite

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What additional roles did soldiers in the presidios serve?

• Artists and musicians

• Construction laborers, mail carriers, and travel escorts

• Merchants and traders

• Farmers and chefs

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What were the living conditions like for soldiers inside a Spanish Presidio?

• Luxurious and comfortable

• Cramped and dirty

• Spacious and clean

• Modern and well-equipped

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Who were the soldiers in a Spanish Presidio often in conflict with?

• Friendly Native American groups

• Hostile Native American groups

• Other European settlers

• Local government officials

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What did some soldiers do despite the difficulties in a Spanish Presidio?

• Left the military

• Brought their families along

• Refused to work

• Lived in isolation

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What was the most complex and well-developed Spanish settlement mentioned in the text?

• San Antonio

• Los Angeles

• Santa Fe

• El Paso

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What were the canals in San Antonio called?

• Aqueducts

• Acequias

• Canals

• Ditches

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What was the purpose of the acequias in San Antonio?

• To transport goods

• To provide water for irrigation, livestock, and human consumption

• To generate electricity

• To serve as a tourist attraction

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What river did the acequias in San Antonio carry water from?

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• San Antonio River

• Mississippi River

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What was the largest acequia in San Antonio called?

• Acequia San Jose

• Acequia Concepcion

• Acequia Alamo

• Acequia Espada

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What was the economy of Spanish settlements primarily based on?

• Mining and trade

• Farming and ranching

• Fishing and shipbuilding

• Manufacturing and industry

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What were Spanish cowboys known as?

• Gauchos

• Vaqueros

• Charros

• Caballeros

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What skills were vaqueros known for?

• Sailing and navigation

• Horse riding and cattle handling

• Blacksmithing and carpentry

• Weaving and pottery

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In which year was a settlement and mission established in Santa Fe?

• 1600

• 1610

• 1620

• 1630

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Who led the Pueblo revolt against the Spanish in 1680?

• Montezuma

• Pope

• Cortés

• Pizarro

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What was the purpose of the Spanish establishing a mission in Santa Fe in 1610?

• To trade with the Pueblo

• To convert and coerce the Pueblo to live inside the mission

• To explore new territories

• To establish a military base

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What happened to the original mission in Santa Fe before it was rebuilt in 1710?

• It was abandoned

• It was destroyed by a flood

• It burned down

• It was relocated

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In what year was the settlement of Ysleta founded?

• 1680

• 1700

• 1650

• 1690

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How many other settlements had joined Ysleta by the year 1684?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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What natural event in the 1800s changed the course of the Rio Grande?

• Earthquakes

• Droughts

• Floods

• Hurricanes

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What is the title of the document?

• The First Missions & Settlements

• The Last Missions & Settlements

• The Modern Missions & Settlements

• The Ancient Missions & Settlements

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Which mission was founded in 1680?

• San Clemente

• Corpus Christi de la Isleta

• San Antonio de Senecú

• San Francisco de los Tejas