RETAKE: Spanish Colonial Era Test

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish mission system?

• To establish trade routes with Native Americans.
• To provide education and healthcare to Native Americans.
• To preserve Native American culture and traditions.
• To convert Native Americans to Christianity and establish Spanish control.

Many names of cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio, reflect the language and culture of --

• France

• England

• Italy

• Spain

Which statement best explains the significance of the year 1718?

• The first group of Europeans arrive in Texas.

• San Antonio becomes the capital of Texas.

• San Antonio de Valero mission is founded in what became the modern city of San Antonio

• The Ramon expedition arrives in East Texas and suffers heavy casualties

What was a negative effect of the Spanish Mission system in Texas?

• Diseases like smallpox brought by Spanish people killed many Native Texans

• Native Texans were moved to the coast to make room for the missionarise

• Fighting broke out among Native Texans over trade with the missionaries.

• Native Texans starved because buffalo were wiped out by the missionaries.

What was a result of the French attempting to colonize Texas?

• Spain increased their settlement efforts to counter the French claim to Texas.

• Fort St. Louis grew quickly into an important center of trade with Native Texans.

• France declared war on Spain.

• The British and French traded Texas for Florida.

The main purpose of a Spanish presidio in Texas was to --

• Establish trade routes with Native American tribes
• Promote Spanish culture and language in the region
• Expand Spanish territory in North America
• Provide military protection and defense against Native American attacks

Some Spanish missions that began in the eighteenth century became permanent settlements that eventually became --

• major cities

• independent states

• presidios

• giant churches

"The mission was Spain's primary tool for colonizing Texas. The basic purpose of the mission was to convert Native Texas to the Catholic faith. Furthermore, the Native Texans were to be educated as good citizens and loyal subjects of the Spanish crown. Finally, they were to become skilled laborers who could be productive for Spain." - Lone Star Publishing

Based on the text above, what conclusions can you make about the religious beliefs of Spanish colonizers in Texas?

• They were primarily Catholic.

• They were all Protestant.

• They were mostly pagans.

• They were not very religious.

Choose 3! Why were the missions not as successful as Spain had hoped?

• Native Americans rejected the Catholic religion and resented Spanish efforts to change their culture

• The native population inside the missions declined because of disease

• The missions were strategically located near moutain ranges

• The French attacked the capital of Mexico and won the battle

• Crops failed because of drought.

"The Jumanos built pueblos into the mountains. Digging shallow bases, they used adobe bricks to build foundations covering over 800 square feet. They would use wood to build the walls and roofs and cover in a mud plaster for strength."

Based on the text above, which theme of geography is best being described?

• Location

• Human Environment Interaction

• Movement

• Place