Spanish Territory
Missions and settlements
Key Locations
Cultural Impact
Spanish Heritage
100

: What was the Spanish territory in North America called?

New Spain

100

In what region of Texas was the first mission built?

 In present-day El Paso. Mountains and basins region

100

When was San Antonio de Valero built?

 1718

100

How did El Camino Real help in the settlement of Texas?

 It helped with the movement of goods and people, increasing settlement.

100

What is a vaquero?

 A vaquero is a cowboy.

200

Why did Spain turn its focus to spreading Christianity?

They shifted focus after giving up the search for gold.

200

Who helped establish San Francisco de los Tejas?

Alonso de León and Fray Damián Massanet.

200
  • Why was San Antonio de Valero built?

To establish a settlement and a Spanish presence.

200

Why did some Natives willingly live in missions?

Some were attracted by food and protection.

200

 What type of art is still found in many Catholic churches today?


Frescoes (murals).

300

What is a mission?

A mission is a religious settlement built to convert Natives to Catholicism.

300

Why was the mission De los Tejas abandoned?

 Drought, disease, difficulty getting supplies, reluctance of Natives.

300

Along which river was Mission San Jose established?

Near the San Antonio River.

300

What was one thing Natives learned from the Spanish?

They learned about farming and ranching.

300

What is one example of Spanish influence in Texas today?

Spanish names for cities or rivers like Corpus Christi.

400

 Why did the Spanish build presidios? 

To protect the missions from attacks.

400

Why was Father Hidalgo in Texas?

 He dedicated his life to working with Natives in east Texas.

400

Why did early Native Texans and Spanish colonists settle near water?

 For access to water for farming and ranching.

400

Why did missions begin to decline in Texas?

Most missions failed as Natives rejected Spanish life.

400

 What is another example of Spanish influence in Texas today?

Food items like tamales and corn tortillas.

500

 When was Corpus Christi de la Ysleta built?

1682

500

Why did Spain decide to build new missions in east Texas?

To protect against the French reclaiming land.

500

What was El Camino Real?

A major route that connected Spanish settlements to Mexico City.

500

How did Spain acquire Louisiana?

After losing a war against England, France ceded Louisiana to Spain.

500

Name one lasting impact of Spanish culture in Texas.

Various lasting impacts include language, architecture, and food.