Chapter 6.4 Spanish Colonial Q

Which conclusion can be made about the location of missions in Texas?

• Most missions were located along the Gulf Coast near natural harbors
• Most missions were located in the Great Plains region of Texas
• Most missions were located in the Mountain and Basins region of Texas
• Most missions were located near an available supply of water

The Spanish established missions, presidios, and towns in order to colonize Texas

• False
• True

What was the purpose of the Spanish presidios?

• To teach natives the Spanish language
• To provide protection to the missions
• To serve as the colonial capital
• To provide food and shelter for settlers

Why did the Spanish built missions, presidios, and towns in lands occupied by Native Americans?

• to expel Native Americans from land

• to be able to convert people to Catholicism and claim their territory

• as a base for conquest of Native Americans

• to trade with French colonies

Presidio in East Texas later known as Goliad, that later became one of the largest settlement in the area.

• La Bahia

• Alamo

• Aguayo Expedition

The Attack at _________ was the end of Spanish attempts to spread to central Texas.

• Bautista

• San Saba

• Laredo

This Expedition strengthened Spanish control of East Texas.

• La Bahia

• The Alamo

• Aguayo Expedition

Presidio founded by Aguayo which later became the capital of Spanish Texas.

• Escandon

• Los Adaes

• La Bahia

Presidio in East Texas later known as Goliad, that later became one of the largest settlement in the area.

• La Bahia

• Alamo

• Aguayo expedition

During the Age of Contact, Native Americans often died of diseases that did not kill the Europeans because---

• their diets were not as rich in vegetables and minerals

• they had not been previously exposed to those diseases

• Indian medicines was scarce

• Native Americans were not in very good physical condition