Spanish Colonial Era

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

• Catholic priests

• conquistadors

• English settlers

• American Indian tribes

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

• Forts were built to protect American Indians.

• Missions were built to establish Spanish land claims.

• American Indians were discouraged from learning trades and skills.

• Spanish explorers negotiated treaties for trade and safe travel.

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.

Why is the date 1718 important in

Texas history?

• founding of Corpus Christi

• founding of San Antonio

• first Spanish settlement in Texas

• Father Hidalgo's speech for

  independence

Which of the following is a vaquero?

• soldier

• cowboy

• mayor

• sheriff

-Served as military commander and governor of the area that is present day Laredo

-Led Spain's expansion efforts into South Texas

-Sent settlers to the land between Rio Grande and Nueces River

Who is described above?

• Fray Damiån Massanet

• José de Escand6n

• Antonio Margil de Jesüs

• Francisco Hidalgo

In his letter, this explorer tells how he came

to join Le6n on two expeditions into East

Texas and provides a detailed record of the

expeditions in 1689 and 1690. He describes

the routes of the expeditions, how they

went about tracking down what remained of

the French settlement, the encounters with

American Indian tribes, the establishment of

the mission among the Tejas Indians, and

American Indian housing, clothing, food,

and customs.

Who is the likely author of the

letter referenced above?

• Fray Damian Massanet

• Francisco Hidalgo

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Jose de Escandon

Many names of cities in Texas, such as

El Paso and San Antonio, reflect

the language of —

• Ireland

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

which physical geographic feature influenced where the missions

and presidios were built in Texas?

• Mountains

• Cities

• Rivers

• Heavy Rainfall

Which of these lets you know that you are living in a mission?

• Barracks and Workshop

• Indian Quarters and Church

• Plaza and Cemetery

• a Path