Texas Spanish Colonial Era: Part 2

Multiple Choice

How did the French pose a threat to Spanish interests in Texas around 1699?

• By focusing on trade with Spanish merchants in Mexico

• By building missions in Texas

• By attacking Spanish settlements

• By converting native people to French culture

Multiple Choice

Which Native American group was Francisco Hidalgo determined to do mission work with?

• Caddoes

• Apache

• Comanche

• Karankawa

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the actions taken by Spain in response to French interest in Texas?

• Spain ordered new missions to be built.

• Spain ordered new presidios to be built.

• Spain welcomed French settlers to Texas.

• Spain ignored the French presence.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the San Antonio de Valero mission (The Alamo)?

• To serve as a halfway station for supplies

• To protect the Alamo

• To serve as a settlement

• To establish trade with the French

Multiple Choice

What event led to the Spanish being determined to hold Texas during the Chicken War?

• The Spanish captured a French fort

• The French leader was thrown from his horse because of chickens

• The Spanish found gold in Texas

• The French and Spanish signed a peace treaty

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Chicken War are true?

• There was no actual war fought during the Chicken War.

• The conflict was mainly about negotiations over Texas.

• Many chickens were harmed during the Chicken War.

• The French leader was thrown from his horse because of chickens.

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, which area had the highest concentration of missions founded in the early 1700s?

• West Texas near El Paso

• Central Texas near San Angelo

• East Texas near Nacogdoches

• South Texas near Laredo

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of Mission Espada as shown in the images?

• It has a bell tower with three bells.

• It is located on a hilltop overlooking a river.

• It is surrounded by a moat.

• It is made entirely of wood.

Multiple Choice

What was one major problem faced by all the East Texas Missions?

• Priests had problems getting Native Americans to go to church.

• There were too many supplies sent by the government.

• Native Americans willingly converted to Christianity.

• Presidio soldiers always helped the missions.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were actions taken by Jose Escandon in the lower Rio Grande Valley?

• Established missions

• Founded civilian settlements

• Led military campaigns against Native Americans

• Brought about 6,000 people to live in the area

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the structures labeled 'soldiers' barracks' in the presidio diagram?

• To house soldiers stationed at the presidio

• To store food and supplies

• To serve as a place of worship

• To hold government meetings