Spanish Colonial Government in Texas Quiz

What time period does the Spanish Colonial Government in Texas cover?

• Late 1600s - early 1800s

• 1600s - 1700s

• 1700s - 1800s

• 1800s - 1900s

What was a key feature of the Spanish Colonial Government in Texas?

• Missions - Religious

• Schools - Educational

• Markets - Commercial

• Libraries - Informational

What was the main purpose of presidios in Coastal Texas?

• Protect settlements from foreign invasions and raiding

• Establish trade routes

• Build schools and hospitals

• Convert Native Americans to Christianity

At what age did José Escandón begin serving as a cadet in Mexico?

• 10 years old

• 15 years old

• 20 years old

• 25 years old

What year was José Escandón born?

• 1690

• 1700

• 1710

• 1720

What activities were done in the morning at the mission?

• Farming and building

• Prayer and religious services

• Cooking and cleaning

• Hunting and fishing

What type of crop was used to make most food at the missions?

• Rice

• Corn

• Wheat

• Potatoes

Which animal was NOT mentioned as livestock at the mission?

• Goats

• Sheep

• Pigs

• Chickens

What type of racing was a form of entertainment at the mission?

• Car racing

• Horse-racing

• Boat racing

• Bicycle racing

What was one of the goals of the Bourbon Reforms in Mexico?

• Increase taxes

• Decrease military power

• Limit the power of the king

• Abolish taxes