Let's Go There! The Tigua and Mission Ysleta in El Paso

The video explores the history of Spanish colonization in Texas, focusing on the indigenous peoples along the Rio Grande and the impact of Spanish explorers like Don Juan Onante. It details the establishment of settlements such as El Paso del Norte and the Mission Corpus Christi de Isleta, highlighting the changes brought by events like the Pueblo Revolt and the 1829 flood. The video also covers the modern recognition of the Tigua tribe and their legal battles, culminating in the establishment of the Speaking Rock Entertainment Center Casino. Finally, it invites viewers to explore El Paso's rich historical tapestry.

Which tribes were encountered by the first Spanish explorers in the region?

• Cherokee, Sioux, and Iroquois

• Manso, Suma Apache, and Humano

• Aztec, Maya, and Inca

• Navajo, Apache, and Comanche

What event in 1680 caused the Spanish to flee to El Paso?

• The arrival of French explorers

• The Pueblo Revolt

• A severe drought

• An outbreak of disease

When was the Corpus Christi de Isleta mission established?

• 1659

• 1701

• 1682

• 1750

In what year did the state of Texas officially recognize the Tigua tribe?

• 2022

• 1836

• 1990

• 1967

What was the outcome of the Tigua's legal battle in 2022?

• They lost the right to their land

• They were granted state recognition

• They won the right to operate a casino

• They were denied federal recognition