review unit 3

Multiple Choice

What were the present-day states included in the territory of New Spain?

• Texas, California, Florida

• Texas, New Mexico, Arizona

• California, Nevada, Utah

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

Open Ended

Why did Spain turn its focus to spreading Christianity?

Multiple Choice

What were the primary purposes of missions established by the Spanish in Texas?

• To convert Native Texans to Catholicism

• To build military forts

• To establish trade routes

• To create large cities

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT true about missions in Texas?

• Missions included military bases

• Missions included a Catholic church

• Missions were built near rivers

• Missions had Indians as residents

Multiple Select

What were the reasons for the abandonment of the mission San Francisco de los Tejas?

• Drought

• Disease

• Difficulty getting supplies

• Reluctance of Natives to adopt Spanish culture

Open Ended

Why was the mission abandoned?

Open Ended

Who helped establish San Francisco de los Tejas?

Open Ended

Why did Spain build missions in Texas AND why did the missions ultimately fail?

Multiple Choice

What were the factors contributing to the FAILURE of the Spanish Colonial System?

• Miles between Missions, too many Hostile Native Americans, harsh environmental conditions

• Lack of funding, lack of Spanish settlers, lack of resources

• Political instability, economic collapse, disease outbreaks

• Invasion by other European powers, internal conflicts, natural disasters

Multiple Choice

What was Father Francisco Hidalgo's role in the east Texas missions?

• He was a trader

• He was a soldier

• He dedicated his life to work in missions

• He was a governor

Open Ended

Why did Spain decide to build new missions in east Texas?

Multiple Choice

What year was the mission San Antonio de Valero established?

• 1710

• 1715

• 1718

• 1720

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was one of the purposes of missions established by the Spanish across Texas?

• To convert Native Americans to the Catholic religion

• To make friendly relationships with the Native Americans

• To establish war treaties with the Native Americans

Multiple Choice

Which mission was considered the 'Gateway to Spanish Texas'?

• Mission San Antonio de Valero

• Mission San Juan Bautista

• Mission San Francisco de la Espada

• Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo

Open Ended

Why did early Native Texans and Spanish colonists settle near water?

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of El Camino Real in connecting Spanish settlements?

• It was a trade route for goods

• It connected Spanish settlements with Mexico City

• It was a military route

• It was a tourist attraction

Open Ended

How did El Camino Real help in the settlement of Texas?

Open Ended

What was El Camino Real?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the roles and activities that friars taught to Natives in the missions?

• Christianity

• Farming

• Ranching

• All of the above

Open Ended

Why did some Natives willingly live in missions?

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons for the decline of missions and presidios in the Spanish territories?

• Local Natives rejected Spanish culture

• High operational costs

• Loss of French territories

• All of the above

Open Ended

Why did missions begin to decline in Texas?

Multiple Choice

How did the Spanish vaquero culture contribute to the development of the cowboy lifestyle in Texas?

• Introduction of horseback riding skills

• Development of the cotton gin

• Invention of barbed wire fencing

• Advancements in railroad construction

Open Ended

What type of art is still found in many Catholic churches today?

Open Ended

What is a vaquero?

Multiple Choice

What are some examples of Spanish architecture mentioned in the text?

• Archways

• Clay-barrel roof tiles

• Cut limestone brick

• All of the above

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident