U3 Spanish Colonial

Why did Spain send expeditons to Texas in the 1600s?

• They heard that LaSalle (French) had established a fort in Texas
• They wanted to help France colonize Texas
• The were tired of Mexico and New Mexico and wanted to settle Texas
• They wanted to make money from oil

True or False
The first mission in East Texas was San Francisco de las Tejas.

• True
• False

__________ and ____________ established the first mission in East Texas.

• Father Damian Massanet, Alonso de Leon
• LaSalle and Ortiz
• Brother Jim Hogg and Sister Vaca
• Estevanico and El Turko

Even though Spain wanted to occupy Texas permanently, many of the early missions failed.  How was the mission system modified because of this?

• Settlements and Presidios (forts) were built near missions
• The number of priests was drastically reduced
• More cattle were provided for missions
• Catholic priests opened Baptist Churches

The mission that was established to provide a steady stream of supplies into East Texas was ________________.

• San Antonio de Valero (later known as The Alamo)
• San Francisco de los Tejas
• Espiratu de Santo
• Guadalupe de Jesus

San Antonio de Valero mission (The Alamo) was established by ____ and _____ in _______.

• Alarcon, Olivares, 1718
• Seguin, Esparza, 1800
• Houston, Austin, 1685
• Ralph, Hall, 1919

Missions in the Spanish colonies were expected to survive on their own and eventually start making money for the crown (King and Queen).  This economic system is know as _________.

• Mercantilism
• Communism
• Capitalism
• Fixed Market

Spain's main method of colonizing Texas was __.

• Missions
• Plantations
• Canals
• Indian Villages

Which of the following was NOT a purpose of missions?

• Collect oil
• Convert Indians to Christians
• Teach Indians to become good and loyal Spanish citizens
• Make money for Spain

TRUE or FALSE
Life in the missions was often a hard working lifestyle, causing some natives to try and escape.

• True
• False