MISSION SYSTEM

Why did the Spanish build settlements north of Mexico during the 1600s?

• The Spanish were continuing to search Texas for the golden cities of Cibola.
• The Native Americans requested more Spanish troops in Texas.
• They were a buffer between Spanish America and other European claims.
• Coronado had found a large city of gold and more soldiers were needed. 

Who was responsible for guarding the missions and supervising the Native Americans who lived at the missions?

• priests
• alcalde members
• ranchers
• presidio solduiers

What type of settlement was responsible for spreading the Catholic religion and converting Native Americans?

• missions
• presidios
• towns
• ranches

Why did the Spanish become more interested in East Texas?

• They finished exploring New Mexico.
• They began trading with the Caddos.
• The sinking of the Armada renewed their interest.
• The French built Ft St Louis

The French wanted to establish settlements in Texas for ALL of the following reasons EXCEPT

• to strengthen their claim to Louisiana.
• to discourage other European nations from moving into the area.
• to gain a military base from which to conquer New Spain.
• to trade with the Apaches and Comanches.

To stop the French from dominating in Texas, the Spanish were most likely to build missions in which region of Texas?

• Coastal plains
• north central plains
• great plains
• mountains and basins

How did La Salle change Spanish policy in Texas?

• His attempt to establish a colony in Texas led the Spanish to settle East Texas
• He found the golden cities of Cibola
• He wanted to convert the Native Americans in Texas to the Catholic religion
• His attempt to invade Mexico forced the Spanish to abandon Texas.

When Spain refused to build missions in East Texas who did Father Hidalgo turn to for help?

• Governor of Louisiana
• United States
• Viceroy in Mexico City     
• King of Spain

Who claimed land along the Mississippi for France and established Ft St Louis?

• Hernan Cortez
• Alonso de Leon
• Father Massanet
• La Salle

Who wanted to convert Native Americans to Christianity so he helped to build San Francisco de los Tejas in East Texas?

• Francisco Hidalgo
• Jose de Escandon
• Father Massanet
• La Salle