Vocabulary
Name one motivation that early European explorers had to go to the Americas
God, Glory, Gold
T/F: Most natives in Texas were excited to meet the Europeans and convert from their local religion to Christianity
False
Most were forced to convert and were not excited to interact with the Europeans
Which European claimed to have discovered the "New World" in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
These buildings were not only built for religion, but also to confirm Spanish land claims in Texas. What were they?
Missions
This European country was the most influential in Texas between the 1500 and 1800
Spain
What is a Fray/Friar?
A religious person who follows Catholic rule through working in the community and devoting themselves completely to doing the work of the Church
Of all of the explorers we have studied, this person was the only French explorer
Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
This explorer was the first to map the coast of Texas
Alonso Alvarez de Pineda
Antonio Margil de Jesus founded 3 missions, most notably San Jose, in this Texas city
San Antonio
Why is the date 1519 important?
It was the year the Pineda first drew a map of the coastline of Texas
Of these cities, which ones show a Spanish influence?
Lubbock Austin
San Antonio Houston
Dallas Amarillo
San Antonio; Amarillo
Friar Damian Massanet was a Spanish Catholic priest who was a member of an expedition looking for what in East Texas?
Fort Saint Louis
Cabeza de Vaca wrote La Relación on his experiences in Texas. In the story, which group of natives does he say he was captured by?
Karankawa Natives
After conquering the Aztecs, Hernán Cortés claimed all of the land for Spain and renamed the destroy capital of the empire to what?
Mexico City (Ciudad de México)
Why is the date 1718 important?
The Mission of San Antonio de Valero ("The Alamo") was founded
Describe the difference between a presidio and a mission
A mission is a religious outpost or building whose purpose is to convert people to Catholicism
A presidio is a fortified military base meant to protect missions and settlements
Antonio Margil de Jesus is known for having founded the most successful mission in all of Texas in 1720. What was its name?
Mission San Jose in San Antonio
Name two reasons that Spanish colonization slowed down in Texas
- Native raids (Apache and Comanche raids occurred often)
- Geographic limitations
- Lack of Interest
What was the outcome of Francisco Vazquez de Coronado's expedition to search for the 7 Cities of Gold in Texas?
The 18th century is what time period in years?
A) 1600s
B) 1700s
C) 1800s
D) 1900s
B) 1700s
A person who rules a settlement on behalf of the mother country and is responsible for ensuring that the settlement is successful
Francisco Hidalgo became the lead minister of a mission in East Texas after the Spanish reestablished the mission system in response to what event?
The arrival of the French in Texas
Francisco Hidalgo worked to convert which native tribe to Catholicism?
Caddos
La Salle established Fort Saint Louis in Matagorda Bay, near Victoria, Texas. Where was he originally attempting to establish his fort?
The mouth of the Mississippi River; Louisiana
Name one reason historians use eras to separate times in history
2) Examine changes over time through PEGS/PERGS