Spanish Colonial Period

Which European power established Catholic missions in Texas?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

What renewed the Spanish interest in Texas after they failed to find gold?

• They began trading with the Jumanos.

• Juan de Onate discovered Pappasito's near El Paso.

• They joined with England to colonize Texas.

• The French began exploring the area.

Why did the Spanish build missions in Texas?

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity.

• To punish the French for building Ft. St. Louis

• To train conquistadors to fight Native Americans

• To protect ranches from attacks

What was the purpose of the Spanish missions?

• It was the main tool Spain used for colonizing Texas
• It was the main tool France used for colonizing Texas
• It was used to protect French settlements in Texas
• It was used to protect Spanish settlements in Texas

What was the result of Father Hidalgo’s letter to the French?

• Increased suspicion from the Spanish about the French claiming land in Texas
• Created a strong alliance between the French and Spanish government
• Allowed the Spanish and French Catholic priests to share religious ideas
• Led to the success of a French and Spanish mission system

What contributed to the success of the missions established by José de Escandón?

• The destruction of Fort St. Louis
• The Native Americans will be more likely to attack the French
• The success of the missions led to Spain’s loss of power
• The establishment of missions along the Rio Grande and Nueces River

One reason the Spanish wanted to befriend the Comanches was...

• to gain their assistance against the Apaches
• to secure the right to travel across Comanche hunting grounds
• because the Comanches were eager to convert to Christianity
• to gain their help against the French in Louisiana

How did Tejanos react to Spain's withdrawal from East Texas?

• They felt fortunate to receive good farmland near San Antonio
• They were unhappy that Spain made them leave their homes
• They attacked the Spanish missions in the region
• They were happy to leave the land

How did Spanish policy regarding American Indians change during the late 1700s?

• Trade between the two groups was stopped
• Raids on Comanche villages became more frequent
• Spain encouraged friendly relations with the Comanches
• Settlers were instructed to attack American Indians on sight.

Who made the recommendation to abandon all missions except those at La Bahia and San Antonio

• Marques de Rubi
• Jose Gutierrez
• Miguel Hidalgo 
• Agustin de Iturbide