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Unit 2 Chapter 4 Lesson 2

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conquistador   a Spanish conqueror  
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Why did the Spanish build missions in Texas?   The Spaniards built missions to strengthen their claim on the land and teach Native Americans about the religion and their culture.  
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colony   a settlement of people who have left one country to live in another  
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mission   a religious settlement  
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presidio   a fort that protected a mission  
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villa   a small town  
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When and where did the Spanish build their first mission in Texas?   The first mission was built in El Paso, Texas, in 1682, called mission Ysleta.  
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Name three ways in which Spanish traditions are a part of life in Texas today.   Spanish traditions are part of Texas today because we use their personal names, names of places, and the style of buildings.  
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How do you think the Native Americans reacted, or responded, to the Spaniards at the mission?   I think that the Native American Indians probably enjoyed learning about Spanish customs and religion but other resented, or feel bitter about that the Spaniards settle on their land  
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Why did the Spanish build missions in Texas?   The Spanish build mission in Texas to give them a strong claim to the land  
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Who was in charge of a mission?   A padre was in charge of a mission.  
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Where did the Spaniards usually build their missions?   The Spaniards usually build their missions near places already settled by Native Americans  
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Why did the Spaniards build Presidios?   The Spaniards build Presidios to protect and defend missions.  
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Why did villas grow up between Presidios and missions?   Villas grow up between presidios and missions to provide goods and services.  
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At mission workshops, Spanish settlers and Native Americans made goods such as...   At mission workshops, Spanish settlers and Native Americans made goods such as pottery, baskets, and tools.  
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Which of the following cities in Texas bears a Spanish name?   The city Laredo, Texas, bears a Spanish name?  
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What kind of food is a blend of Texas Indian and Spanish ways of cooking?   Tex-Mex is a blend of Texas Indian and Spanish ways of cooking.  
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