Missions of Texas

What was the main reason Spain wanted to settle in Texas?

• To expand their empire and influence

• To find new trade routes

• To escape from European conflicts

• To establish religious missions

The first mission in Texas was called San Francisco de los _______.

• Tejas

• Angeles

• Pueblos

• Ranchos

What caused the failure of the first mission in Texas?

• Disease

• Drought

• Lack of funding

• All of the above

Spain and France agreed that the Arroyo Hondo river would be the border.

• True

• False

What did the Spanish do to stop the French from trading with American Indians?

• Established forts to control trade routes

• Signed treaties with the French

• Encouraged alliances with the British

• Ignored the French trade activities

Who wanted to settle Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

• James Bowie

Why did the Spanish want to settle in Texas?

• To expand their empire and influence

• To escape from European conflicts

• To find new trade routes

• To establish religious missions

What did Spain do to try to take Texas from the French?

• Established missions and settlements

• Signed a peace treaty

• Formed an alliance with the French

• Ignored the French presence

When did the Spanish try to settle Texas?

• 1519

• 1682

• 1718

• 1821

Match the vocabulary term to its definition: a lack of rain

• Drought

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Blizzard