Spanish Tx (W/YT Vid: The Birth of Spanish Texas & the Missions

What was the original name of the Alamo?

• Mission San Antonio de Valero

• Mission San Francisco de la Spada

• Mission San Juan

• Mission Concepcion

Which historic site in San Antonio was hung with a big red banner by Santa Ana during the siege of the Alamo?

• San Fernando Cathedral

• Governor's Palace

• Espada Aqueduct

• Mission San Jose

In which year was the Presidio San Antonio de Bejar constructed?

• 1718

• 1738

• 1756

• 1768

Why was Spain interested in Texas?

• To protect the mission San Antonio de Valero

• To establish their first mission in East Texas

• To counter France's expansion in the central Gulf Coast region

• To explore the Mississippi River and the Red River

When did Mission San Francisco de la Spada find its permanent home in San Antonio?

• 1690

• 1716

• 1721

• 1731

What was the original name of Mission San Francisco de la Spada?

• Mission San Antonio de Valero

• Mission San Francisco de los Tejas

• Mission San Juan

• Mission Concepcion

Which mission is considered the least prosperous of the Spanish missions?

• Mission San Fernando Cathedral

• Mission San Juan

• Mission San Jose

• Mission Concepcion

When was Mission San Jose first established?

• 1720

• 1731

• 1756

• 1768

Which mission is the oldest unrestored church in Texas?

• Mission San Fernando Cathedral

• Mission San Juan

• Mission San Jose

• Mission Concepcion

Which city in Texas is known for its history and architecture?

• Austin

• Houston

• Dallas

• San Antonio