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What best defines the Spanish colonial era?
Spain built missions, presidios, and towns to protect its claim to North American colonies
What Catholic Church official founded the first mission in East Texas?
Father Damian Massanet
What was the key to San Juan Bautista’s growth as a settlement?
Its location near a water source and important crossings into Texas
Why did the Spanish feel that the French posed a threat again in 1699?
The French had settled in Biloxi Bay and were exploring to the west
Why did Father Hidalgo ask for help from the French governor in Louisiana?
He wanted to rebuild the mission at San Fransisco de los Tejas
Who founded 20 settlements from Northern Mexico to the San Antonio River?
José de Escandón
When it was first built, what was the signifigance of San Antonios location?
It´s location- Midway between the Rio Grande and East Texas -made supplying the missions easier
How did families influence the colonization of East Texas settlements?
Families settled permanently and helped to grow settlements into towns
How were settlements in East Texas affected when France declared war on Spain in 1718?
Settlement stopped temporarily
What was the key accomplishment of Marqués de San Miguel de Aguayo?
His expansion of missions and presidios stopped further French threats
What was a source of disagreement between friars and soldiers at the missions?
Treatment of the Native Americans; the soldiers treated them badly and the friars disagree
Why did Tejanos eventually consider Texas their home and develop a unique culture?
Missions were often located far away from Mexico, so they assimilated more
How did families influence the growth of a settlements?
As settlements grew,, they required craftspeople and teachers
What led to the failure of many missions?
Native American disinterest
What statement is accurate about the diverse groups living in Texas settlements?
The language, customs, and traditions of many cultures influenced Texas
