Spanish and Mexican Colonization Test Corrections

How did the location of missions near rivers help the Spanish best achieve their larger goals in Texas?

• It provided resources that supported permanent settlements and conversion efforts

• It made it easier for Native tribes to avoid missions

• It allowed Spain to keep settlers isolated from trade routes

• It helped prevent Anglo-American settlers from moving into Texas

Which of the following statements BEST explain why the Spanish established missions?

Select TWO correct answers.

• To guide settlers westward

• To convert the Indians to Catholicism

• To create protective communities

• To protect the Northern frontier

• To teach Indians the Spanish way of life

The Mexican National era in Texas history is often characterized by colonization and the -

• establishment of oil as a major industry.

• establishment of Texas as a republic.

• establishment of the empresario system.

• establishment of Texas as a state.

During the Spanish Colonial era in Texas, various social and cultural strategies were employed to establish control and influence. Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of this period?

• Construction of forts to safeguard missions and secure territorial claims

• Prohibition of American Indians from embracing Catholicism as part of mission efforts

• Establishment of missions to assert land ownership and expand Spanish influence

• Encouragement of American Indians to adopt trades to integrate into colonial society

Beginning in the 1600s, many European countries began to travel to the North American continent to secure territorial claims. Explorers and Missionaries had already had a presence in Texas since the early 1500s. The early explorers were looking to gain riches, specifically gold. Missionaries were looking to spread the Catholic faith to native groups in the area. Communities were built with the idea that local Native groups would not only gain a new faith but become good Spanish citizens as well. There were some successful missions in the area, and some native groups agreed to participate in the mission system. However, not all groups participated willingly. Sickness caused by visiting friars spread throughout local native groups, and eventually the Spanish mission system was abandoned in Texas.

Which of the following was a NEGATIVE effect of the Spanish missions in Texas?

• More explorers moved into the area to search for gold.

• Native groups participated in the mission system and taught friars how to farm the land.

• Diseases brought by Spanish missionaries killed many American Indians.

• There was a lack of gold or riches discovered in South Texas.

Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821 after several years of warfare. Because the Texas territory was populated mainly by Native Americans, the Mexican government needed a plan to keep Texas. Texas was also vulnerable because of its proximity to the United States. To address these concerns, the Mexican government enacted policies to increase settlement in Texas. The Mexican government began working with empresarios to bring in settlers to develop Texas. The settlers would receive the title to own land in Texas in exchange for settlement. During this time, Stephen F. Austin brought 300 families to Texas and each family received over 4,000 acres of land. Many of the settlers were Anglo Americans and over time, distrust developed between the settlers and the Mexican government. In 1835, Santa Anna sent an army to put down a rebellion in Texas and the revolution began.

Based on the excerpt, how did Mexico attempt to maintain their political claim Texas?

• Mexican officials encouraged new settlement in Texas.

• Mexican officials sent an army to Texas to stop rebellions.

• Mexico fought and defeated the Spanish Army.

• Mexican officials established a new constitution.

What was the primary economic and social motivation for Americans and Mexicans to settle in Texas during the 1820s, following Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1821?

• Access to abundant mineral resources

• Opportunities for establishing large-scale industrial enterprises

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  Availability of inexpensive land for agricultural development

• Desire to establish a new political system independent of Mexico

Which event  had significant social and political impacts on Mexico and Texas , leading to policies that encouraged settlement and economic development in regions like Texas?

• Texas had a boundary dispute with Mexico.

• Mexico invaded the Republic of Texas.

• Texas invaded the country of Mexico.

• Mexico gained its independence from Spain.

Which of the following statements are true about missions?

Select THREE correct answers.

• Were built near rivers

• Included a Catholic church

• Included military bases

• Had Indians as resident

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Which of the following were methods of establishing settlements by the Spanish?

Select THREE correct answers.

• missions

• ranchos

• charters

• presidios