Missions in East Texas

A place where Christianity was taught to the Native Americans was called

• Presidios

• Towns

• Missions

• Forts

Why did Spain establish missions in East Texas?

• To try and stop the Native Americans from migrating east

• Because they feared the French would try to claim East Texas

• For protection

Which of the following is NOT something the priest were hoping to teach the Native Americans in the missions?

• To fight for the Spanish against the French

• Christianity

• Spanish way of Life

Why did Native Americans go to the missions?

• Protection from the French

• Protection from other tribes

• Protection from the Spanish

What was the purpose of the Presidios?

• A place for the Indians to stay

• A home for the explorers

• To protect the missions

What happened to San Francisco de los Tejas?

• It was closed because of Indian attacks

• It flourished and is still there today

• It was burned to the ground and abandoned

Who did Father Hidalgo reach out to for help?

• France

• England

• Native Americans

Who established a trading post in Natchitoches?

• Father Hidalgo

• St. Denis

• Dominigo Ramon

Why was San Antonio de Valero built?

• For the Apache Indians

• To grow food for the other missions

• To help communication and travel between East Texas and Mexico

What is the road that lead from East Texas to Mexico City?

• El Camino Real

• San Antonio de Bexar

• Aquayo Expedition