Vocabulary
Important People
Important Events
Spain's Legacy
100

A church where the Native Americans were being converted to Christianity and taught to be a Spanish citizen

Mission

100

Who lived inside the missions?

Native Americans, Spanish Soldiers, Friars, etc. 

100

This mission was established in the year 1718 in South Central Texas

San Antonio de Valero

100

What was one thing Natives learned from the Spanish?

Farming, ranching, Christianity, Spanish culture

200

A fort that was meant to protect the Missions and the Friars from Native American attacks

Presidio

200

Who dedicated his life to work in missions among the Natives in east Texas?

Father Francisco Hidalgo

200

Short Constructed Response

Why did Spain establish missions in Texas?

To teach Natives Christianity and the Spanish Culture

200

What group of people first introduced the ranching practices that led to the American cattle industry?

Vaqueros

300

The job of a ________ was to farm, ranch, cook, and weave.

Native American

300

They were responsible for teaching local Natives about religion and the culture of Spain

Catholic friars

300

This settlement supplied goods to east Texas missions.

San Antonio de Valero

300

Name one city that is an example of Spain's lasting influence on Texas

San Antonio,

Amarillo, Goliad, Corpus Christi

400

The job of a _________ was to protect the mission, find runaway Natives, and to make sure the supplies came.

Spanish Soldier

400

He established the first Spanish mission in east Texas.

Fray Damian Massanet

400

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.

400

Short Constructed Response

What is a vaquero?

A skilled horseman who worked on ranchos; cowboy

500

The job of a _________ was the priest who converted the Natives and taught them how to be a citizen.

Friar

500

He founded the most successful spanish mission in Texas.

Antonio Margil de Jesus

500

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. 

500

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