Spanish Explorers-Wk 10 SS Weekly-Daily life in Spanish Missions

What were the primary motivations for the exploration and colonization of Texas by Spain?

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Land, Power, and Wealth

• Trade, Exploration, and Settlement

• Religion, Culture, and Control

Which religious orders did the Spanish missionaries belong to?

• Franciscans and Jesuits

• Dominicans and Benedictines

• Carmelites and Augustinians

• Cistercians and Trappists

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

• To convert American Indian tribes to Christianity

• To find gold and precious metals

• To establish trade routes

• To build military forts

Why were Franciscan missionaries unsuccessful in establishing missions in western Texas?

• The area's remote location and distance from other Spanish settlements

• Lack of support from the Spanish government

• Hostility from American Indian tribes

• Insufficient resources and funding

What event led the Spanish government to revive their efforts to establish a permanent settlement in Texas?

• The establishment of a French settlement by René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle

• The discovery of gold in Texas

• The success of Spanish missions in other regions

• The defeat of the Comanche by Spanish forces

What challenges did American Indian tribes face during the Spanish mission era?

• Strict mission rules and European diseases

• Lack of food and resources

• Constant warfare with other tribes

• Harsh weather conditions

What was the outcome of the attack on Mission Santa Cruz de San Sabá by American Indian tribes?

• The mission was burned to the ground

• The Spanish successfully defended the mission

• The mission was relocated to a safer area

• The attack was repelled with no damage