Social Studies 3rd 6 weeks Review

What was Spain’s purpose for building missions in Texas?

• To convert Texan Natives to Catholicism

• To build large cities in Texas

• To make Texan Natives leave Texas

What happened during the attack at Mission San Saba?

• The Spanish attacked Native Americans

• Native Americans attacked the mission and set it on fire

• Mission San Saba was never attacked

• Native Americans peacefully protested the Spanish Mission

Why did Native Texans dislike Spanish Missions?

• Native Texans liked Spanish Missions

• Native Texans wanted to learn Spanish

• Native Texans didn't want to change religions and didn't like the strict schedule.

• Native Texans wanted to become Catholic

Why did Moses Austin want to establish a colony in Texas?

• He loved Texas and wanted others to live there

• He did not actually want to establish a colony in Texas

• He thought a colony in Texas would be profitable

• He wanted to support the Mexican Government

What was Stephen F. Austin's colony called?

• The Big 297

• The Main 355

• The Old 300

• The Cool 400

Why is La Salle important to the history of Texas?

• He is not important to Texas History

• He discovered Texas and claimed it for France

• He made the Spanish want to settle Texas

• He made everyone in Texas speak French

Who was Stephen F. Austin's father who originally wanted to settle Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Moses Austin

• Christopher Columbus

After New Spain won its independence from Old Spain, what country did it become?

• Mexico

• Spain

• Texas

• France

True or false? The Spanish settlers and the Native Texans all got along and treated each other with respect.

• True

• False

Who is the capital of Texas named after?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Bob Dallas