Spanish Colonial Era Flashcards
Spanish Colonial Era
Spanish establish the mission system; 1718 San Antonio de Valero is established
purpose of the missions
spread Christianity to the natives
purpose of the presidios
military protection for the missions
acequias
form of technological innovation that brings water to the missions
describe the location of the missions
near rivers
Why did Texas almost fail as a Spanish colony?
difficulty with the natives, isolation/difficult geography, mission system failed
How did the French influence the Spanish settlements
France renewed Spain’s interest in settlement
effects of the Chicken War
showed Spain had a weak hold on east Texas
Describe daily life of the natives in the missions
hard work in the fields or doing chores, long hours of prayer and learning the Catholic religion
Jose de Escandon
established missions near Laredo in south Texas along the Rio Grande
Father Massanet
established missions in east Texas, including the first mission in that area, mission San Fernando
Antonio Margil de Jesus
re-established mission San Jose to San Antonio
Father Hidalgo
sent a letter to the French asking for help
effects of Father Hidalgo’s letter
Spain became suspicious that the French wanted to claim Texas land