TX History | Visuals of Mission Life

Multiple Choice

What were the goals of the Mission/Presidio system?

• God, gold, and glory

• Colonize, convert, and protect

• GTT

• Wash, rinse, repeat

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Romance and Tragedy of Pioneer Life -- Mission San Antonio de Valero

In one-two words, describe what you saw or what you think is happening

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In one-two words, tell me what you think . . .

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What do you notice?

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What is happening in this image?

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What is taking place here?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:SanSabaDestruction.jpg

Open Ended

What conclusions do you draw from the imagery?

​A mural painted in 1765 that details the destruction of Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba (which occurred in 1758). The mural was commissioned by Pedro Romero de Terreros, who had sponsored the mission and whose cousin died in the attack. The unsigned mural is attributed to Jose de Paez. It was titled "The Destruction of Mission San Sabá in the Province of Texas and the Martyrdom of the Fathers Alonso de Terreros, Joseph Santiesteban"

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RESPONSE CARD: Based on the images we analyzed and prior knowledge, can you identify the four correct differences in the quality of life between Missionaries, Natives and Soldiers?