7.8A 7.21C

Which generalization about the establishment of towns is best supported by evidence on

the map?

• Towns were mainly located along the Rio Grande River.

• Towns developed in the mountainous regions of Texas.

• Towns were well established before the building of the missions.

• Towns tended to grow near the location of missions and presidios.

7.8B 7.21C

Analyzing the map above, which physical geographic feature influenced where the

missions and presidios were built in Texas?

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Cities

• Heavy rainfall

7.1A

Which of the following was characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas?

• Forts were built to protect American Indian tribes in Texas.

• American Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas.

• Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas.

• Spanish explorers negotiated treaties to trade and travel safely in Texas.

7.1C

Which major Texas city was founded by Spanish colonists in 1718?

• Corpus Christi

• El Paso

• Laredo

• San Antonio

7.2B

Which motivation led early European explorers to investigate the Americas?

• Desire to find gold

• Desire to spread democracy

• Desire to leave overcrowded cities

• Desire to escape government monarchies

7.1C 7.21C

During which year does the event of the headline occur?

• 1519

• 1607

• 1658

• 1718

7.2C

Which group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?

• Catholic priests

• American Indian tribes

• Conquistadors

• Anglo settlers

7.2C

Fray Damián Massanet and Alonso De León led a successful expedition for Spain into East Texas in 1690. This expedition came about because the Spanish were concerned about —

• settlers going missing in the region

• slave rebellions occurring in the region

• Indian tribes attacking missions in the region

• French forces establishing settlements in the region

7.19C

In what way did the building of missions in Texas change the culture of the region?

• Farming methods were changed.

• Large areas of forests were cut down.

• New religious traditions were introduced.

• Rivers in southern parts of Texas were polluted.

7.1C

The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that

• Austin was established as the capital of Texas

• Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas

• Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

• Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico