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Spanish Colonial Era
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why were filibusters different than the other Americans who moved to Spanish Texas? | They wanted to take over Texas |
| The Spanish were responsible for what fortifications in Texas? | Missions and Presidios |
| How did the establishment of French trading posts in modern-day Mississippi after the desertion of Fort St. Louis affect Spanish-French relations in Texas? | The Spanish built mission to strengthen their hold over the land |
| What physical geographic feature influenced where the missions and presidios were built in Texas? | Rivers |
| 1 major characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas? | Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas |
| Expeditions w/ Fray Damian Massanet and Alonso De Leon were lead by Spain into East Texas in 1690 because of concern about... | French Forces establishing settlements in the region |
| Spanish word for cowboy is... | vaquero |
| How did Spanish missionaries adapt to their environment? | They farmed the land and stored grain |
| Which of the following was a NEGATIVE effect of the Spanish missions in Texas? | Diseases brought by Spanish missionaries killed many American Indians |
| What country introduced distinctive architecture in their buildings | Spanish |
| what is on thing that reflects Spanish heritage in Texas? | City Names |
| What was one main reason the mission-presidio system failed | Native people had their own religions, beliefs, and ways of doing things |
| Jose de Escandon (spanish leader) is known for settling villages near the .... and also what... | Rio Grande River...cattle ranching haciendas |
| What was formed to continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo | The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition |
| What impact did Mexco's independence from Spain have on the colonization of Texas? | Thousands of people came to Texas to claim land |
| During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Median resulted in- | defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expidition |
| What inspired Gutierrez de Lara's mission | Father Hidalgo's revolution |
| San Antonio was founded by who....when.... | Spain 1718 |
| Who was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States and concerned the Spanish | Philip Nolan |
| Why did the Spanish decide to move mission La Bahia | There were conflicts with American Indian tribes in the region |
| How did the Gutierrez-Magee expedition affect the Spanish colony of Texas? | The revolutionary spirit in the Texas stayed strong |
| Which group likely viewed the construction fo new Spanish missions with suspicion? | American Indian Tribes |
| The building of missions in Texas changed the culture of the region? | New religious traditions were introduced |
| Which Spanish Catholic priest cooperated with French authorities in Louisiana to bring missions to East Texas? | Francisco Hidalgo |
| What lesson did the Spanish explorers learn from the failure of the first missions? | To secure a constant stream of supplies |
| How did Spain attempt to control Texas during the Spanish Colonial era? | It established missions and military posts |
| Why was Corpus Christi de la Yselta significant | It was established first |
| Which of the following was a concern of both Spanish and American settlers of Texas? | Native Texans attacking their settlements |
| French settled in the area that challenged Spanish claims...what was Spain's response? | To establish forts and Missions |