Missions Pre-CFA

The main goal of a missions was to

• Christianize Native Americans

• eliminate Native Americans

• keep the British from stealing French lands

• build a trade network with the Native Americans

Which French explorer established Fort St. Louis near Matagorda Bay?

• La Salle

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Marquette

In what year did the Spanish establish the first permanent mission in Texas?

• 1682

• 1717

• 1718

• 1519

Which of the Three G's align with the primary goal of the Spanish Missions?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

• Greed

Which region of Texas do the Spanish build most of the missions in Texas?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

What year was San Antonio de Valero established?

• 1519

• 1682

• 1718

• 1719

Which European country was Spain's biggest rival in North America?

• The United States

• Britain

• France

• Portugal

The Spanish DID NOT build their first missions in Texas. What other current US state is the location of the first Spanish missions in Texas?

• California

• Mexico

• Florida

• New Mexico

The Spanish military outposts built near the missions intended to protect and support the priests were known as what? (Use the word wall!)

• Forts

• Presidios

• Pueblos

• Pobrecito

What is the main characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era?

• Native Americans

• Geography

• Missions

• Conquistadors