Spanish Colonial Era

Question 1

Spanish Colonial Era

Answer 1

Spanish establish the mission system; 1718 San Antonio de Valero is established

Question 2

purpose of the missions

Answer 2

spread Christianity to the natives

Question 3

purpose of the presidios

Answer 3

military protection for the missions

Question 4

acequias

Answer 4

form of technological innovation that brings water to the missions

Question 5

describe the location of the missions

Answer 5

near rivers

Question 6

Why did Texas almost fail as a Spanish colony?

Answer 6

difficulty with the natives, isolation/difficult geography, mission system failed

Question 7

How did the French influence the Spanish settlements

Answer 7

France renewed Spain’s interest in settlement

Question 8

effects of the Chicken War

Answer 8

showed Spain had a weak hold on east Texas

Question 9

Describe daily life of the natives in the missions

Answer 9

hard work in the fields or doing chores, long hours of prayer and learning the Catholic religion

Question 10

Jose de Escandon

Answer 10

established missions near Laredo in south Texas along the Rio Grande

Question 11

Father Massanet

Answer 11

established missions in east Texas, including the first mission in that area, mission San Fernando

Question 12

Antonio Margil de Jesus

Answer 12

re-established mission San Jose to San Antonio

Question 13

Father Hidalgo

Answer 13

sent a letter to the French asking for help

Question 14

effects of Father Hidalgo’s letter

Answer 14

Spain became suspicious that the French wanted to claim Texas land