Vocabulary
A church where the Native Americans were being converted to Christianity and taught to be a Spanish citizen
Mission
Who lived inside the missions?
Native Americans, Spanish Soldiers, Friars, etc.
This mission was established in the year 1718 in South Central Texas
San Antonio de Valero
What was one thing Natives learned from the Spanish?
Farming, ranching, Christianity, Spanish culture
A fort that was meant to protect the Missions and the Friars from Native American attacks
Presidio
Who dedicated his life to work in missions among the Natives in east Texas?
Father Francisco Hidalgo
Short Constructed Response
Why did Spain establish missions in Texas?
To teach Natives Christianity and the Spanish Culture
What group of people first introduced the ranching practices that led to the American cattle industry?
Vaqueros
The job of a ________ was to farm, ranch, cook, and weave.
Native American
They were responsible for teaching local Natives about religion and the culture of Spain
Catholic friars
This settlement supplied goods to east Texas missions.
San Antonio de Valero
Name one city that is an example of Spain's lasting influence on Texas
San Antonio,
Amarillo, Goliad, Corpus Christi
The job of a _________ was to protect the mission, find runaway Natives, and to make sure the supplies came.
Spanish Soldier
He established the first Spanish mission in east Texas.
Fray Damian Massanet
Short Constructed Response
What was the purpose of presidios built in Texas?
Presidios built in Texas protect settlers from attacks by Native Texans or other Europeans.
Short Constructed Response
What is a vaquero?
A skilled horseman who worked on ranchos; cowboy
The job of a _________ was the priest who converted the Natives and taught them how to be a citizen.
Friar
He founded the most successful spanish mission in Texas.
Antonio Margil de Jesus
Short Constructed Response
Why did Spain begin building settlements in Texas?
Spain began building settlements in Texas after hearing France was in the area and to spread Christianity.
List three characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Era
Example- Facts about New Spain during the Spanish Colonial Era
-Spain controlled a large portion of North America
-Territory included present-day Florida, California, and Texas
-Mexico City was the capital of New Spain
-Focus was on spreading Catholicism