Week 10 Article 5 SS 11/21

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

• To convert American Indians to Christianity

• To build large cities

• To trade with other countries

• To explore new lands

What did settlers in the missions have to do to support themselves?

• Buy food from nearby towns

• Grow or raise their own food

• Import goods from Europe

• Work in factories

Which crop was most important at the missions?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

What materials were used to make clothing in the missions?

• Silk and linen

• Cotton and wool

• Leather and fur

• Polyester and nylon

What were the large stone walls of the missions used for?

• Decoration

• Defense and protection

• Storage

• Farming

What types of livestock were commonly raised in the missions?

• Horses and camels

• Cattle, chickens, goats, and sheep

• Elephants and zebras

• Pigs and rabbits

What activities were part of the religious celebrations in the missions?

• Feasts and games

• Shopping and trading

• Building and construction

• Fishing and hunting

What was the purpose of the workshops in the missions?

• To teach art

• To make tools and furniture

• To hold meetings

• To store food

What was a common form of entertainment during celebrations in the missions?

• Watching movies

• Playing video games

• Rodeos, horse racing, and bull fighting

• Reading books

What facilities were included in each mission?

• Shopping malls and theaters

• Offices, workshops, kitchens, and a church

• Airports and train stations

• Hotels and restaurants