CBA 2 Review

What are some of the characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Era?

• Spanish using Missions and Presidios to claim land in Texas

• American Indians adapting to their environment

• Spanish explorers were seeking gold in Texas

• European explorers were seeking gold in Texas

How did the Spanish try to control the borderlands and claim land

• The people established a settlement to protect themselves

• Established missions and presidios to claim land

• Keep immigrants out of Texas

• They spoke to Father Hidalgo

Why did american Indians view the Spanish missions with suspicion?

• They were not equipped to start settlement

• Because the Spanish wanted to convert them into Catholics

• American wanted to become Jewish

• none of the Above

Which of the following was one of the most important settlements to come out of the Spanish Colonial Era?

• La Salle's settlement

• San Antonio de Valero

• Los Adaes

How does the Spanish culture still have influence in present day Texas?

• Some Cities have Spanish names

• the United States Constitution

• different cultures the settlers brought into Texas

• All of the Above

Jose de Escandon served as a military commander, how did he help shape South Texas?

• He started the Mexican independence

• He led the revolt against the Jumanos

• He Led Spain's expansion efforts into south Texas and served as governor of present day laredo

Where were most cities and settlements built next to?

• Mountains and Basins

• Nearby or Next to rivers for transportation or resources

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

During the Spanish Colonial Era, which of these did the Spanish use to claim land?

• forts

• presidios

• Missions

• none of the above

How did American Indians view Spanish missions?

• With happines

• with suspicion

• with hospitality

• with danger

San Antonio de Valero eventually became known as the Alamo and led to the establishment of which city in 1718?

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Austin

• El Paso