Spanish and Mexican Colonization Test Corrections

What was one NEGATIVE effect of the Spanish missions in Texas?

• Native Americans destroyed the missions.

• Sickness caused by the visiting friars spread throughout local native groups.

• The Spanish were successful in converting the natives.

Which statement BEST explains how the Mexican government planned to peacefully maintain control of Texas?

• Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821 after several years of warfare.

• The Mexican government needed a plan to keep Texas.

• The Mexican government began working with empresarios to bring in settlers to develop Texas.

• In 1835, Santa Anna sent an army to put down a rebellion in Texas and the revolution began.

Why did Americans and Mexicans come to Texas in the 1820s?

• freedom of religion

• God, gold, and glory

• set up missions and forts

• cheap land for farming

In the 1820s, Stephen F. Austin established his settlement's capital at San Felipe. What are two factors that helped San Felipe succeed?

• It was located by a trade port.

• It was located near a source of water.

• It had no Native Americans living close by.

• It had high passerby traffic.

Which event occurred in 1821?

• Mexico gained its independence from Spain.

• Texas had a boundary dispute with Mexico.

• Mexico invaded the Republic of Texas.

• Texas invaded the country of Mexico.

Which three describe the Spanish missions?

• Had Indians as residents

• Included a Catholic church

• Embraced Indian culture

• Were built near rivers

• Were given to the natives to run/operate

What three types of settlements did the Spanish establish in Texas?

• missions

• presidios

• confederacies

• charters

• ranchos

Why did most of the Spanish missions fail in Texas?

• The missionaries could not build structures that would last.

• Most missionaries didn't believe in what they were doing.

• The Spanish sent no support for the missionaries.

• The Native people had their own religions, beliefs, and ways of doing things

The Spanish modified the Texas environment by.....

• digging deep gold mines

• settling around Native American tribes and building missions and presidios

• building port cities along the coastline

Which two statements BEST describe events during the Spanish Colonial era?

• Presidios were established as buffers to French territory.

• Alonzo Álvarez de Pineda mapped the Texas coastline during his expedition to Mexico

• Cabeza de Vaca kept account of the various tribes on his journey.

• Mission San Antonio de Valero was established to convert native tribes to Christianity.