Spanish Missions Mosaic Makeup

What was the mission San Antonio de Valero later nicknamed?

• A) The Alamo

• B) Santa Cruz

• C) San Saba

• D) Los Adaes

Why were the missions built in east Texas eventually abandoned?

• A) Due to attacks by Spanish settlers.

• B) Because of conflicts with European countries.

• C) Because the local Native Americans rejected Spanish religion and culture.

• D) To focus on missions in central Texas.

When was the first Spanish mission established in Texas?

• A) 1682

• B) 1690

• C) 1718

• D) 1757

What was the primary goal of the Spanish missions in Texas?

• A) To establish trade routes with Native American tribes.

• B) To convert local Native Americans to the Spanish religion and culture.

• C) To mine for valuable resources in Texas.

• D) To establish Spanish colonies for settlers.

The Alamo is an example of what kind of Spanish building?

• Presidio
• Mission
• Hospital
• Hotel

San Antonio de Valero was founded in what year?

• 1718

• 1999

• 1721

• 1682

The first mission in East Texas was:

• San Antonio
• Nuestra Senore de los Dolores
• San Francisco de los Tejas
• San Miguel de los Adaes

Missions were used by who to convert the Native Americans?

• Spanish
• Texans

What were the goals of the Spanish missions?

• convert Native Americans to Christianity
• teach Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life
• Strengthen Spain's hold on Texas land
• all of the above

Which of the following was a method Spain used to colonize Texas?

• Started a series of wars with France and Native Americans.

• Built missions and tried to convert Natives to Christianity

• Passed laws forbidding Americans and French from entering Texas.

• None of the answers are correct