Mexican National Day 1 Warm-Up

Claimed land in New World to profit from fur trading

• 1519
• 1718
• France
• Spain

Mapping of the Texas coast

• 1519
• 1718
• France
• Spain

Founding of San Antonio

• 1519
• 1718
• France
• Spain

Claimed Florida, Texas, California; built missions

• 1519
• 1718
• France
• Spain

Which statements describe defining characteristics of the Spanish Colonial era? Select TWO correct answers.

• France established a fur trade with Natives that forced Spain to leave North America.
• Spain established San Antonio de Valero halfway between east and west Texas missions.
• Father Francisco Hidalgo led a rebellion that forced Spain to give up control of Texas.
• Spanish missionaries in Texas forced English settlers off their lands.
• Many local Natives rejected the Spanish way of life and most missions closed.

Which state landmark demonstrates the presence of Spanish influence in Texas?

• Big Thicket National Preserve
• Palo Duro Canyon State Park
• Big Bend National Park
• USS Lexington Museum

Which letter correctly identifies the Gulf of Mexico?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which letter correctly identifies the United States?

• A
• B
• C
• D