Spanish Missions and Native American Relations

What was the main goal of the Spanish Mission-Presidio System in Texas?

• To find gold and other precious metals.

• To convert Native Americans to Catholicism and make them Spanish citizens.

• To establish trade routes with French settlers.

• To protect the land from Native American tribes who wanted to leave.

What were the two main parts of the Spanish system for settling Texas?

• Churches and schools.

• Farms and ranches.

• Missions and presidios.

• Trading posts and military bases.

Which of these was NOT a change Native Americans were expected to make when joining a Spanish mission?

• Give up their traditional spiritual beliefs.

• Learn to speak Spanish.

• Live in mobile camps instead of permanent houses.

• Learn new trades like blacksmithing or weaving.

What important industry in Texas began with the Spanish missions teaching Native Americans how to manage large herds of animals?

• Farming.

• Mining.

• Ranching.

• Fishing.

What was a major reason for the failure of early Spanish missions in East Texas?

• Lack of interest from Native Americans in the new religion.

• Frequent attacks by French soldiers.

• Shortage of food and water supplies.

• Harsh weather conditions.

What radical action did Francisco Hidalgo take to try and re-establish missions in East Texas?

• He secretly wrote a letter to the French Governor of Louisiana.

• He led a large Spanish army to invade East Texas.

• He convinced Native American tribes to convert to Christianity.

• He built a new mission without Spanish government approval.

Which Franciscan missionary founded Mission San Jose in San Antonio?

• Francisco Hidalgo

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Philippe Blondel

• The Spanish soldier

What event led to the Spanish commander abandoning all East Texas missions during the "Chicken War"?

• A large-scale attack by French forces.

• A misunderstanding caused by a French corporal's spooked horse.

• A direct order from the King of Spain.

• A peace treaty signed with the French.