Spanish Colonial Day 4 Assignment

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What is the title of the table?

What is first morning activity?

Why was a rigid schedule followed every day?

How do you think this routine differed from Natives’ traditional way of life? Explain.

Which key factors explain why missions declined in Texas? Select TWO correct answers

• Most Native Texans converted to Christianity.
• Missions became too expensive to run.
• England burned down all Texas missions.
• France was no longer a threat in the area.
• Spain turned its focus to missions in Asia.

What was El Camino Real AND why was it important?

In 1718, Spain built ________________________________________________ along the San Antonio River.

• San Antonio de Valero

• Agriculture

• Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

• Eras

• San Francisco de los Tejas

Answer explanation

In 1718, Spain established San Antonio de Valero, a mission along the San Antonio River, which later became known as the Alamo. This choice is correct as it directly relates to the historical context of the question.

Mission ______________________ became the most successful of all the Texas missions.

• San José y San Miguel Aguayo

• Agriculture

• San Antonio de Valero

• Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

• Eras

Answer explanation

Mission San José y San Miguel Aguayo is recognized as the most successful of all Texas missions due to its significant agricultural contributions and thriving community, making it a key establishment in the region.