OCT29 Spanish Settlements

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Social Studies

Teacher Facing
October 24, 2024

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Teacher Facing Sensitive Content Slide

This lesson includes discussions on Spanish settlements forcing

Catholicism on Native Americans. When addressing sensitive subjects
like catholicism, it's important to acknowledge the emotional weight of
these topics and approach them with care. You also should use age-

appropriate language and be mindful of students' diverse backgrounds

and experiences. Create a respectful, open space for discussion,
allowing students to express their thoughts and feelings. Lastly,

emphasize the importance of learning from history while honoring the

resilience and courage shown by individuals during these times.

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LO: SWBAT explain when, where, and why the Spanish established
settlements and Catholic missions in Texas as well as important
individuals, identifying the accomplishments and explain the economic
motivations and impact of significant empresarios on the settlement of
Texas.

DOL:SW explain when, where, and why the Spanish established

settlements and Catholic missions in Texas as well as important
individuals, identifying the accomplishments and explain the economic
motivations and impact of significant empresarios on the settlement of
Texas in at least 1 of 2 questions.

SST.4.2C Explain when, where, and why the Spanish established settlements and Catholic missions in Texas as well as important individuals.
SST.4.2E Identify the accomplishments and explain the economic motivations and impact of significant empresarios, including Stephen F. Austin and Martín

de León, on the settlement of Texas.

Diverse Threads

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Lesson Vocabulary

empresario

mission

expansion

A person granted the right by
the Spanish or Mexican
government to settle on land in
Texas in exchange for recruiting
and managing new settlers

A religious settlement
established to convert and
educate Native Americans in
Catholicism

The process of a country
increasing its land or influence
by moving into new areas

Match

Match the correct Lesson Vocabulary to its definition.

• empresario

• mission

• expansion

A person granted the right by the Spanis

A religious settlement established to co

The process of a country increasing its

• A person granted the right by the Spanis

• A religious settlement established to co

• The process of a country increasing its

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How do you think the establishment of
missions affected the communities in
Texas?

I think the establishment of missions
affected the communities in Texas by…

Word
Bank

community

religion

resources

agriculture

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Location of Spanish Settlements

● El Paso (Founded 1659)

● Nacogdoches (Founded 1716)

● San Antonio (Founded 1718)

● Goliad (Founded 1749)

● Laredo (Founded 1755)

Review

Multiple Choice

All of the following are locations of Spanish settlement except -

All of the following were locations of Spanish settlement except ...

Todos los siguientes son lugares de asentamiento español, excepto:

Todos los siguientes fueron lugares de asentamiento español, excepto ...

• El Paso

• San Antonio

• Laredo

• Galveston

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Reasons for Spanish Settlements

➢ To claim land for Spain

➢ To convert Native Americans to Catholicism

➢ To protect the border from French

expansion

➢ To find valuable resources like silver and

gold

Review

Open Ended

What is one of the reasons for Spanish Settlements?

One reason for Spanish Settlement is ...

¿Cuál es una de las razones de los asentamientos españoles?

Una de las razones de la colonización española es ...

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What is an Empresario?

➢ A person who got permission from

Spain or Mexico to bring settlers to
Texas

➢ They were like land agents

➢ Empresarios helped people move to

Texas and start new lives

➢ They were important for growing the

population of Texas

Multiple Choice

All of the following describe an empresario except -

All of the following describe an empresario except ...

Todos los siguientes describen a un empresario, excepto:

Todos los siguientes describen a un empresario, excepto ...

• they are a person who brought people to Texas

• they give the settlers money when they are hungry.

• they were important for expanding the population in Texas

• they were like land agents.

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Martín de León: The Only Mexican Empresario

➢ Founded Victoria, Texas in 1824

➢ Brought 41 Mexican families to Texas

➢ Raised cattle and helped start the Texas

cattle industry

➢ Worked to keep peace between settlers and

Native Americans

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Stephen F. Austin: The Father of
Texas

➢Most famous empresario in Texas history

➢Brought over 1,500 families to Texas

➢Founded San Felipe de Austin

➢Helped settlers get land and start farms

➢His work led to many Americans moving

to Texas

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is the father of Texas.

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What was one new thing you
learned about Spanish missions or
settlements?

One new thing I learned about
Spanish missions or settlements is…