Spanish Colonial Era - Texas History

During the Age of Contact, the European country of Spain was active in exploring and claiming parts of Texas. What OTHER European country landed unexpectedly in Texas in 1685 and directly led to Spain changing its level of interest in Texas?

• England

• Italy

• France

• Germany

Determine which part of the passage shows how LaSalle's failed expedition affected Spain's actions in Texas.

• Textbox 1

• Textbox 2

• Textbox 3

• Textbox 4

Look at the image shown above. Which of these groups is represented in the image? Select THREE correct answers.

• Catholic friars

• Native Americans

• French explorers

• Spanish soldiers

• Fur traders

Spain's efforts to colonize Texas began with the building of missions and presidios in Texas. What was the purpose of the MISSIONS that Spain built?

• They were forts filled with soldiers who would protect the settlements

• They were religious outposts built to convert natives to the Spanish culture

• They were palaces where the King of Spain would live from time to time

• They were banks that would safely protect all the gold that Spain had found

What was the purpose of the PRESIDIOS that Spain built in Texas during this time period?

• They were forts filled with soldiers who would protect the settlements

• They were religious outposts built to convert natives to the Spanish culture

• They were palaces where the King of Spain would live from time to time

• They were banks that would safely protect all the gold that Spain had found

Look at the chart above. What was the name of the first mission built in Texas?

• Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

• San Francisco de los Tejas

• San Antonio de Valero

• Santa Cruz de San Saba

According to the chart, where was mission San Francisco de los Tejas located?

• In the plains of Central Texas

• Near present-day El Paso in far West Texas

• Between the Trinity and Red Rivers in East Texas

• Next to the San Antonio River in South Central Texas

The word “tejas” is the origin of our state’s name. In the Caddo language, this word meant -

• friend

• mission

• peace

• harvest

Which city on this map served as the first Spanish capital of Texas from 1722 until 1772?

• San Antonio

• Goliad

• Nacogdoches

• Los Adaes

In what year were the mission and presidio of San Antonio established?

• 1718

• 1722

• 1729

• 1749