Spanish Missions

What was the first mission in Texas?

• Los Adaes

• San Francisco de los Tejas

• Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

• San Antonio de Valero

Why did the Spanish decide to build the East Texas missions?

• To keep the French out of Spanish territory

• To keep the Americans out of Spanish territory

• They had an alliance with the Apaches

• The friendly Indians invited them to

The forts that were built to protect the missions were called:

• missions

• presidios

• alcalde

• ayuntamiento

Which of the following were the purpose of the missions? (Select all that apply)

• to convert the Natives

• to teach natives about Spanish culture

• to increase settlement in Texas (colonize)

• to ease relations with France

Which religion were the Spanish trying to convert the Natives to?

• Catholic

• Protestant

• Baha'i

• Islam

Which reasons would the Natives agree to come to the missions? (select all that apply)

• to join the military

• to have a steady food supply

• to have protection from enemies

• the Spanish offered them gifts

Which mission became the 1st "capital" of Texas?

• Los Adaes

• San Francisco de los Tejas

• Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

• San Antonio de Valero

Which of the following grew out of the mission system?

• Cattle Ranching

• Cotton Industry

• Oil Industry

• Railroad Industry

Why did Spain drop the policy of building missions?

• They sold them to France for a great profit

• The Americans came and captured them

• Spain stopped supporting the Catholic church

• Once France left, the threat was gone and they were no longer needed

What was the name of the road that connected the East Texas missions to Mexico?

• Ysleta

• El Camino Real

• Llano Estacado

• Los Adaes