Which European power established Catholic mission in Texas?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

What renewed the Spanish interest in Texas after they failed to find gold?

• They began trading with the Jumanos.

• Juan de Onate discovered Pappassito's near El Paso.

• They joined with England to colonize Texas

• The French began exploring the area

Why did the Spanish build missions in Texas?

• To convert native American to Christianity

• To punish the French for building Ft. St. Louis

• To train conquistadors to fight Native Americans

• To protect ranches from attack

What was the purpose of the Spanish missions?

• It was the main tool Spain used for colonizing Texas

• It was the main tool France used for colonizing Texas

• It was to protect French settlements to Texas

• It was to protect Spain settlements to Texas

What was the result of Father Hidalgo's letter to the French?

• Increased suspicion from the Spanish about the French claiming land in Texas.

• Created a strong alliance between the French and Spanish government

• Allowed the Spanish and French Catholic priests to share religious ideas

• Led to the success of a French and Spanish mission system

What contributed to the success of the missions established by José de Escandón?

• The destruction of Fort St. Louis

• The Native Americans will be more likely to attack the French

• The success of the missions led to Spanish sense of power

• The establishment of missions along the Rio Grande and Nueces River

One reason the Spanish wanted to befriend the Comanches was...

• To gain their assistance against the Apaches

• To secure the right to travel across Comanche hunting grounds

• Because the Comanches were eager to convert to Christianity

• To gain their help against the French in Louisiana

How did Tejanos react to Spain's withdrawal from East Texas?

• They felt fortunate to receive good farmland near San Antonio

• They were unhappy that Spain made them leave their homes

• They attacked the Spanish missions in the region

• They were happy to leave the land

How did Spanish policy regarding American Indians change during the late 1700s?

• Trade between the two groups was stopped

• Raids on Comanche villages became more frequent

• Spain encouraged friendly relations with the Comanches

• How did Spanish policy regarding Settlers were instructed to attack American Indians on sight.

Who made the recommendation to abandon all missions except those at La Bahia and San Antonio?

• Marques de Rubi

• Jose Gutierrez

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Agustin de Iturbide