Spanish Colonial Era

During the Age of Contact, the European country of Spain was active in exploring and

claiming parts of Texas. What OTHER European country landed unexpectedly in Texas in 1685

and directly led to Spain changing its level of interest in Texas?

• England

• Italy

• France

• Germany

What is the name of the from France that shipwrecked and landed Texas?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• La Salle

• Coronado

• Pineda

What was the purpose of the MISSIONS that Spain built?

• They were forts filled with soldiers who would protect the settlements

• They were religious outposts built to convert natives to the Spanish culture

What was the purpose of the PRESIDIOS that Spain built in Texas during this time period?

• They were forts filled with soldiers who would protect the settlements

• They were religious outposts built to convert natives to the Spanish culture

What was the name of the first mission built in Texas?

• Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

• San Francisco de los Tejas

• Santa Cruz de San Saba

The word “tejas” In the Caddo language meant

• Friend

• Mission

• Peace

• Presidios

What year were the mission and presidio of San Antonio established?

• 1718

• 1722

• 1729

• 1749

What was the name of the presidio built in the area?

• San Antonio de Valero

• San Antonio de Bexar

The most famous mission of San Antonio will eventually be nicknamed

• The Alamo

• The El Camino Real

What sort of work might the local natives been responsible for while living in the missions?

• Farming

• Ranching

• Building the missions

• All of the above