European Explorers
How many voyages did Columbus go on?
Columbus went on 4 voyages
How many missions were established in Texas?
Spanish explorers established 26 missions throughout Texas.
AKA Spanish cattle farms, these were established in Texas beginning in the 1750s to raise and supply cattle to Spanish settlers.
Ranchos
Why was Columbus arrested?
Which country fought with Spain over control of Texas?
France
These were settlements created for Spanish settlers who were not soldiers, priests, or missionaries
Pueblos
Which indigenous tribe did Columbus meet when he landed in San Salvador?
Columbus met the Taino tribe.
Give one example of how your life is similar to or different from life in the Spanish missions.
answers will vary.
This is a military fort used for protection.
Presidio
What prompted Pineda to explore the Texas coast?
Pineda was looking for a water route to China.
How were settlements different from the missions in Texas?
Missionaries were meant for education and training of the indigenous people. Settlements were created for people from Spain to live.
These were religious figures who wanted to convert others to their religion.
Missionaries
What are the three G's that explain major motivations for European exploration and colonization of Texas?
The three G's are Gold, God, and Glory.
What were the goals for Spanish missions?
Goal #1: Convert indigenous tribes to Christianity
Goal #2: Claim the area and ensure that it remained in Spanish control
Goal #3: Serve as a center to teach indigenous people about Spanish culture, history, and laws so they could become Spanish citizens.
True or false?
The major difference between the goals of Coronado and Juan de Onate was that Coronado wanted to find gold and silver, and Onate wanted to spread Christianity.
True