Spanish Colonial Era in Texas Review Quiz

What is the purpose of a Spanish mission in Texas?

• Trade goods with the French

• Teach Native Americans Christianity

• Train Spanish soldiers

• Build farms for colonists

The first mission in East Texas was established by ​ (a)   in 1690.

• Fray Damian Massanet
• Francisco Hidalgo
• William B. Travis
• Martin Luther King

What year was San Antonio founded?

• 1519

• 1718

• 1821

• 1836

Match each person to their contribution:

• Francisco Hidalgo

• Founded first mission in East Texas

• Fray Damian Massanet

• Worked with the French to return to East Texas

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Helped establish San José Mission in San Antonio

Why did Spanish priests and soldiers build missions and presidios in Texas?

• To escape Native attacks

• To claim land and spread religion

• To find gold

• To start a government

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Match the parts of the Mission-Presidio system to their purpose:

• Permanent community

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• Raising livestock

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• Religious conversion

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• Military protection

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What was one major challenge that led to the failure of many Spanish missions?

• The lack of Spanish priests

• Native resistance and disease

• Too much gold found

• Lack of soldiers to defend Mexico City

How did Francisco Hidalgo contribute to Spain’s return to East Texas, and why was it important?

• He asked the French for help to return to East Texas and re-establish missions.

• He wanted to conquer the Alamo.

• The Caddo kidnapped him.

• He went to ask the Americans for gold to fund a new settlement on his way to Louisiana.

Which of the following were motivations for Spanish colonization in Texas? (Choose all that apply)

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