Spanish Colonial Era

Which of the following statements describes a defining characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era?

• The Spanish explored Texas for valuable resources

• The French and Spanish worked together to colonize Texas so that they wouldn't lose it to the American Indians

• American Indians colonized Texas by acquiring several land grants

• The Spanish built missions to convert American Indians, Colonize Texas, and keep the French out of Texas

The Spanish explored much of the American Southwest because

• The desert climate was a lot like parts of Spain

• Indians told them of cities and gold in that region

• Conquistadors liked to be on the move

• There were few American Indians in the region

The primary purpose of Catholics missions in Texas was to

• Create warfare with American Indians

• Destroy the American Indians

• Convert American Indians to Catholics and the Spanish was of life

• Convert American Indians to the French way of life

Match the individuals with the correct description

• Fray Damian Massanet: Father of the lower Rio Grande Valley

  Antonio Margil de Jesus: Founder of the most successful mission in Texas

  Francisco Hidalgo: Founder of the first mission in Texas

  Jose de Escondon: Founder of Francisco de Valero

• Fray Damian Massanet: Founder of the first mission in Texas

  Antonio Margil de Jesus: Founder of the most successful mission in Texas

  Francisco Hidalgo: Founder of Francisco de Valero

  Jose de Escondon: Father of the lower Rio Grande Valley

• Fray Damian Massanet: Founder of the first mission in Texas

  Antonio Margil de Jesus: Founder of Francisco de Valero

  Francisco Hidalgo: Father of the lower Rio Grande Valley

  Jose de Escondon: Founder of the most successful mission in Texas

• Fray Damian Massanet: Founder of Francisco de Valero

  Antonio Margil de Jesus: Father of the lower Rio Grande Valley

  Francisco Hidalgo: Founder of the first mission in Texas

  Jose de Escondon: Founder of the most successful mission in Texas 

Lasting impacts of the Spanish Mission System: The Spanish influence can be seen in city names such as Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and others.

Baroque style architecture can be seen in the many missions and churches, like the San Jose church.

Which answer choice would best complete the table above?

• Cultural influence is evident in polka music and food such as bratwurst

• Influences can be seen in the matrilineal society practiced by the Caddo

• Cultural influence can be seen in the cowboy way of life and the practice of ranching

• Social influences from trading furs and other goods with the French

The Spanish became more interested in East Texas after...

• the French began exploring the area

• they began trading with the Caddo

• the natives showed them how to irrigate their crops

• they finished exploring New Mexico

What was the significance of the year 1718 in Texas History?

• La Salle landed near Matagorda Bay

• The first mission was built in East Texas

• The Chicken War was fought

• The San Antonio settlements were founded

The most prosperous missions in Texas were located along which river?

• Nueces

• Brazos

• Trinity

• San Antonio

Which statement best completes the following statements?

Native American refusing to convert

French no longer a threat

Diseases kill many natives

• Failure of the Spanish Mission system in Texas

• Reasons the French stopped exploring Texas

• How the Spanish colonized Texas

• The Louisiana Purchase

What were the major economic activities in Spanish Texas?

• Farming and ranching

• Mining and logging

• Hunting and fishing

• Shipping and manufacturing