Spanish Missions

When did Spain first start building Catholic missions and settlements in Texas? Page 150

• In the 1400's

• In the 1500's

• In the 1600's

• In the 1700's

Why did the Spanish establish Catholic missions in East Texas near French Louisiana? Page 150

• To be able to trade with the French

• To be able to teach skills to Pueblo Indians

• To protect the area from attacks by Pueblo Indians

• To protect the area from the French to keep them away

Why is Jose de Escandon known as the Father of the lower Rio Grande Valley? Page 153

• He started a colony and was governor there.

• He ran the largest cattle ranch and farming business there.

• All the above

• None of the above

Why do you think Mission San Jose, founded by the Spanish in 1720, is today part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park? Page 151

• To show what life was like at the smallest mission in Texas

• To show what life was like at the largest mission in Texas

• To show the water-powered flour mill

• None of the above

Why did Spanish people often build presidios near missions? Page 152

• To house Priests

• To train American Indians

• To protect missions from attack

• To provide missions with supplies