Chapter 15 and 16- Spanish Missions Worksheet

Who were the 'Tejanos'?

• A group of Native American tribes

• Spanish-speaking settlers of Texas

• A famous band from Mexico

• A political party in Spain

The role of 'Missionaries' in the context of Spanish Missions is to:

• spread Christianity and convert indigenous people

• establish trade routes

• conquer new territories

• develop new technologies

Junipero Serra was a key figure in the establishment of what?

• The Spanish Missions in California

• The American Revolution

• The French Colonies in Canada

• The British Empire in India

Juan Seguin played a significant role in history as a:

• Mexican general during the Mexican-American War

• Tejano leader and hero of the Texas Revolution

• Spanish explorer who discovered Florida

• American president during the Civil War

The Western Movement affected different groups in various ways. Which group was primarily affected by the loss of their lands?

• Native Americans

• European Settlers

• African Slaves

• Asian Immigrants

Western Peoples: Explain the Legacy of the following groups (textbook): Californios.

• The Californios were known for their contributions to agriculture and ranching in California.

• The Californios were primarily involved in the industrial development of the West.

• The Californios were a group of Native American tribes in the Western United States.

• The Californios were instrumental in the gold mining industry in California.

Western Peoples: Explain the Legacy of the following groups (textbook): Frontier Woman.

• The role of frontier women in expanding the western territories.

• The impact of frontier women on the cultural development of the West.

• The challenges faced by frontier women in their daily lives.

• The contribution of frontier women to the economic growth of the West.

Western Peoples: The legacy of the following groups (textbook): 49ers is primarily associated with which of the following?

• The California Gold Rush

• The Oregon Trail

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Louisiana Purchase

Texas Independence: The country that controlled Mexico before they won their Independence was:

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• United States

The Mexican government persuaded American settlers to come to Texas by offering them what?

• Land grants

• Tax incentives

• Military protection

• Religious freedom