Life in Spanish Texas

What was the main goal of the friars in the Spanish missions?

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To trade with Native Americans

• To build presidios

• To explore new lands

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How did the friars' and soldiers' ideas about treating Native Americans differ?

• Friars wanted to convert them, soldiers wanted to protect them

• Friars wanted to use force, soldiers wanted to accommodate

• Friars wanted to accommodate, soldiers wanted to use force

• Friars and soldiers had the same approach

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What was the main reason some Native Americans chose to live in Spanish missions?

• For protection from enemies

• To learn Spanish

• To become Christians

• To trade with the Spanish

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Evaluating

The daily routine of Native Americans in the missions began with _______.

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The cultural diversity in Texas began with the interaction of different groups such as Spanish, Mexican, Native American, and _______.

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The main task of soldiers at the presidios was to _______ the mission and settlers from attacks.

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Evaluating

The friars were devoted to the service of the _______ Catholic Church in Spain.

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A Texan of Spanish or Mexican descent