Exploring Spanish Texas History Flashcard

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Who was the first Spanish explorer to map the Texas coastline?

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Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

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What was the original name of the Alamo mission?

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Mission San Antonio de Valero

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Which Spanish explorer is known for leading an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold in Texas?

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Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

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What was the main purpose of Spanish missions in Texas?

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To convert Native Americans to Christianity

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Which was the first Spanish mission established in Texas?

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Mission Corpus Christi de Isleta

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How did the establishment of Spanish missions impact Native American communities in Texas?

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It introduced new religions, diseases, and ways of life

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Explain why Spanish explorers were interested in exploring Texas.

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They were searching for wealth, land, and to spread Christianity.

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Describe one way the Spanish missions influenced the culture of Texas.

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They introduced European farming techniques and architecture.

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Compare the goals of Spanish explorers with the goals of Spanish missionaries in Texas.

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Explorers sought wealth and land, missionaries aimed to convert Native Americans to Christianity

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Identify a key figure in the establishment of the first mission in Texas and describe his role.

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Father Damian Massanet, who helped establish Mission San Francisco de los Tejas