Chapter 6 - Spanish Colonial Texas Test

What was the primary goal of Spanish missions in Texas?

• To convert Native Americans to Catholicism
• To establish trade routes
• To find gold
• To expand Spanish military presence

Which individual is known for founding the first mission in East Texas?

• Father Damian Massanet
• Martin De Alarcon
• Louis De St. Denis
• Jose de Escandon

Why did Father Hidalgo seek help from the French governor in Louisiana?

• To gain military support
• To reopen missions in East Texas
• To trade goods
• To negotiate land treaties

What was the significance of Fort St. Louis?

• It was the first Spanish mission
• It was a French settlement that threatened Spanish claims
• It was a major trading post
• It was the capital of Spanish Texas

Which mission became the unofficial Spanish capital of Texas?

• San Antonio de Valero
• San Miguel de los Adaes
• San Juan Bautista
• San Francisco de los Tejas

What was a major reason for the failure of many Spanish missions?

• Lack of funding
• Native American resistance
• Poor location choices
• Spanish military defeats

Who was known for leading the largest colonization effort in Texas?

• Father Damian Massanet
• Father Hidalgo
• Antonio Margil de Jesus
• Jose de Escandon

What was a major reason for the failure of many Spanish missions?

• Lack of funding
• Native American resistance
• Poor location choices
• Spanish military conflicts

Why did Tejanos eventually consider Texas their home?

• They were forced to stay
• They developed a unique culture
• They found gold
• They had no other place to go

What was a source of disagreement between friars and soldiers at the missions?

• Religious practices
• Treatment of Native Americans
• Trade policies
• Military strategies