Spanish Missions of Texas

1._______ cattle farm

2.________ village for Spanish settlers

3.________ religious settlement

4.________ religious person who wanted to convert the Indigenous people

5.________ military fort

Put the words in order with the matching number, matching their definitions.

(missionary; presidio; mission; rancho; pueblo)

When was the first Spanish mission established in Texas?

• 1200s

• 1400s

• 1600s

• 1800s

According to the map, Spanish missions were started in which locations?

• in the Panhandle

• along the ocean

• near the mountains

• near the rivers

• spread the Catholic religion

• create forts

• create jobs for the American Indians

• dig for natural resources

The Alamo is perhaps the most well-known mission in the state. Since being built, the Alamo has served as a military base, jail, and hospital.

During the Texas Revolution, Texans were on hand to defend the Alamo and ready for battle against Mexican General Santa Anna. For days, Texas soldiers fought to protect the mission and the people of San Antonio. Despite their willingness, they were unable to defend the mission. Santa Anna and his army defeated the Texas soldiers, leaving no survivors. In response to this event, "Remember the Alamo" became the battle cry of the Texas Revolution. The desire to get justice for the men who died at the Alamo was an incentive for the soldiers to win the war. Their determination to never give up defending Texas has historical significance even now.

There are two parts to this passage.

Part A

Why is the Alamo such an iconic landmark in Texas?

• It served as a jail and hospital.

• It served as a church and place of worship.

• It was built to assist the Native Texas.

• It serves as a symbol of the spirit of Texas.

The Alamo is perhaps the most well-known mission in the state. Since being built, the Alamo served as a military base, jail, and hospital. During the Texas Revolution, Texans were on hand to defend the Alamo and ready for battle against Mexican General Santa Anna. For days, Texas soldiers fought to protect the mission and the people of San Antonio. Despite their willingness, they were unable to defend the mission. Santa Anna and his army defeated the Texas soldiers, leaving no survivors. In response to this event, "Remember the Alamo" became the battle cry of the Texas Revolution. The desire to get justice for the men who died at the Alamo was an incentive for the soldiers to win the war. Their determination to never give up defending Texas has historical significance even now.

Which statement BEST supports the evidence used to answer Part A?

• Since being built, the Alamo served as a military base, jail, and a hospital.

• The Alamo is perhaps the most well-known mission in the state.

• In response to this event, "Remember the Alamo" became the battle cry of the Texas Revolution.

• Their determination to never give up defending Texas has historical significance even now.

Spanish missionaries came to Texas and built 26 missions from 1632 to 1793. These missions are where the missionaries taught people about their beliefs. They also helped make Texas a better place to live and work. In East Texas, there was a mission called San Francisco de los Tejas Mission. It was built in 1690 to teach the Hasinai tribe about Christianity. However, the Hasinai tribe didn't want to change their beliefs, so they took things from the mission. This mission was far away from the others, making it hard to get the supplies they needed. Because of this, it didn't last very long and closed in 1694. The missions were built to bring more people to Texas and to share Spanish beliefs with Native Americans. Today, only a few of the 26 missions are still open. Some are used as special churches and others are landmarks that we can visit and learn about. The missions are an important part of Texas history and culture.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B. Part A: How did the building of Spanish missions help further the goals in Texas?

• They were famously known around the world.

• They were built to undermine the natives.

• They were built to convert people to their religion.

• They were an economic boost to the land.

Spanish missionaries came to Texas and built 26 missions from 1632 to 1793. These missions are where the missionaries taught people about their beliefs. They also helped make Texas a better place to live and work. In East Texas, there was a mission called San Francisco de los Tejas Mission. It was built in 1690 to teach the Hasinai tribe about Christianity. However, the Hasinai tribe didn't want to change their beliefs, so they took things from the mission. This mission was far away from the others, making it hard to get the supplies they needed. Because of this, it didn't last very long and closed in 1694. The missions were built to bring more people to Texas and to share Spanish beliefs with Native Americans. Today, only a few of the 26 missions are still open. Some are used as special churches and others are landmarks that we can visit and learn about. The missions are an important part of Texas history and culture.

Which statement BEST describes the evidence used to answer Part A?

• These missions are where the missionaries taught people about their beliefs.

• The missions were built to bring more people to Texas and to share Spanish beliefs with Native Americans.

• Some are used as special churches and others are landmarks that we can visit and learn about.

• But the Hasinai tribe didn't want to change their beliefs, so they took things from the mission.

Study the Map. Who founded the settlements along the Rio Grande?

• Antonio Margil

• Ponce de Leon

• Alonso de Leon

• Jose de Escandon

In the late 1700s, Spanish missions were established in Texas. These missions were important settlements built by Spanish explorers and settlers. They served several purposes. The main reason the Spanish established missions was to spread their culture and religion to the indigenous people of the region, who were mostly Native Americans. The Spanish wanted to convert the Native Americans to Christianity and teach them Spanish ways of life. They also saw the missions as a way to expand their empire and gain control over new lands. In Texas, the Alamo is the most well-known mission.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

What was the primary purpose for establishing Catholic missions?

to create the Alamo and use it for defense

to convert the Natives to Christianity

to enslave the Natives

to have a bigger geographical presence

• to create the Alamo and use it for defense

• to convert the Natives to Christianity

• to enslave the Natives

• to have a bigger geographical presence