Missions and Presidios
What was the main purpose of Spanish missions in Texas?
To convert Native Texans to Christianity and teach them the Spanish way of life
Who asked Spain to return to East Texas to establish missions?
Father Francisco Hidalgo
What major route connected Spanish settlements in Texas to Mexico City?
El Camino Real or The Royal Road
What type of paintings on mission walls were an early Spanish art form?
Frescos
Why did Spain decide to build new missions in East Texas after initially refusing?
They feared France would move into Texas again
What was the role of presidios built near missions?
To protect settlers and missions from attacks by Natives or other Europeans
Who partnered with Alonso de León to establish San Francisco de los Tejas mission?
Fray Damián Massanet
Which mission built in 1718 in South Central Texas later became the Alamo?
San Antonio de Valero
What type of song popular during Spanish settlement later influenced Tejano music?
Corridos
Why was San Antonio de Valero built?
To create a settlement between East Texas and the Rio Grande
Who was responsible for teaching native Texans Spanish Culture and Religion
Catholic Friars
Spanish cowboys who influenced Texas ranching were called what?
Vaqueros
Which tasks were Natives responsible for while living in the missions?
Farming crops and raising livestock
Which Texas city best shows Spain’s lasting influence?
San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Wimberley, or Dallas
San Antonio
Why was Mission San José successful?
Native Texans lived and worked in the mission
Which mission became known as the “Queen of the Missions” because of its success?
Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo
Which friar founded the most successful mission in Texas?
Antonio Margil de Jesús
Along which river were most San Antonio missions established?
San Antonio River
Name one Spanish architectural feature still seen in Texas today.
Archways, clay-barrel roof tiles, cut limestone
France turned its focus to the Louisiana Territory, and Spain Spread Christianity, These became what?
Reasons for Spanish Settlement in Texas
Why did most Spanish missions in Texas fail?
Local Natives rejected Christianity and Spanish culture along with upkeep costing to much.
Which two leaders established the first Spanish mission in East Texas?
Alonso de León and Fray Massanet
How did El Camino Real impact Texas settlement?
It made moving goods and people easier, increasing Spanish settlement
What do Era do these characteristics describe
• 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
Spanish Colonial Era
How did Spanish ranching practices influence Texas?
Vaquero culture, cattle industry