Spanish Missions and Their Impact

what is the meaning of hostile

• Supportive and encouraging.
• Friendly and welcoming.
• Unfriendly or angry

• Peaceful and calm.

what was the purpose of the Spanish missions

• To establish trade routes in the Americas.
• To promote indigenous cultures and languages.
• To create military outposts against rival nations.
• To spread Christianity and support Spanish colonization.

What was Alonso de Leons purpose during the missions

• To explore new trade routes in the Americas.
• To establish military forts against rival nations.
• To document the geography of the region.
• To establish Spanish missions and convert Native Americans to Christianity.

what was Father Francisco Hidalgo head of

• He was head of the Catholic Church in Mexico.
• He was head of the Spanish military forces.
• He was head of the education system in Texas.
• He was head of the missions in Texas and New Mexico.

What is an Vaquero

• A Vaquero is a famous Spanish artist.
• A Vaquero is a traditional Spanish dish.
• A Vaquero is a type of horse.
• A Vaquero is a cowboy, especially in the context of Spanish-speaking regions.

What are Ranchos

• Ranchos are types of livestock breeds.
• Ranchos are large land grants for farming and ranching.
• Ranchos are urban residential areas.
• Ranchos are small family-owned farms.

What did Father Jesus and Gov. Aguayo do

• They built schools in California.
• They signed a treaty with Mexico.
• They established missions in East Texas.

What did Jose Escandon do

• Jose Escandon was a famous painter in Spain.
• Jose Escandon was a Spanish colonial administrator and explorer who founded several towns in Texas.
• Jose Escandon was a military general in the Spanish army.
• Jose Escandon was a renowned chef who introduced Spanish cuisine to Texas.

What was the purpose of a Presidio

• A Presidio was a trading post for merchants.
• A Presidio served as a civilian settlement.
• The purpose of a Presidio was to protect the priest and soldiers

• A Presidio was a religious mission site.

What is a mission of the Spanish

• To create a democratic government in the Americas.
• To promote indigenous cultures and languages.
• To establish trade routes in Asia.
• To expand their empire and spread Christianity.