Spanish Colonization Assessment

What is the purpose of the Mission System?

•  To convert Natives to Christianity and establish Spanish control 

• To fight against spreading of disease

• To find gold and silver

• To fund the conflicts occurring in Europe

What effect did Tejano culture have on Texas history?

 

• It has little influence because the Tejas were a small group of people.

• It had little in fluence because it disappeared after the Spanish Colonial era.

• It caused conflict because the music and food were offensive to other groups.

• It had a long-term impact and is still strong in Texas today.

Based on the diagram, where was the housing for Native Americans typically located?

 

• around the edges of the mission

• inside the churches

• along the river

• outside the walls of the mission

 Which of the following best defines the Spanish Colonial era?

 

•     Presidios were built to house soldiers to launch attacks against French settlements.        

• European nations helped Spain protect itself against French interests in the Americas.

• Spain built missions, presidios, and towns to protect its claim to North American colonies.

• Spain wanted to extend its territory from the Pacific to the Atlantic.

Which of these statements is correct regarding the diverse groups living in the Texas settlements? 

 

• The language, customs, and traditions of many cultures intermingled and influenced Texas.

• The influence of the Tejano culture was strong during its time, but it did not last long.

• Due to the influence of the Spanish missions, the people living in Texas were not able to     develop their own culture.

• African Americans who lived in Texas were free, so their culture did not influence Texas      history

 Who was the military commander who was nicknamed "the father of the lower Rio Grande Valley"?

• Jose De Escandon

• Father Damian Massanet

• Antonio Margil De Jesus

• Marques De San Miguel De Aguayo

 Which of these was the outcome of Spain's decision to more closely supervise its Texas settlements?

• Moving missions from Texas to Mexico

• Establishing Los Adaes as the unofficial capital of Texas

• Abandoning presidios close to French forts in Louisiana

• Naming a governor of East Texas to rule from Mexico

 What is an attribute of the Spanish Colonial Era?

        

        

•    The extensive development of Spanish missions, presidios and settlements.

• Mapping the coastline of Texas

• Exploring Texas

• Searching for gold in Texas 

Which of the following is NOT a reason Spanish missions failed?   

   

 

•   The French took over the missions

•   Constant attacks from Native American group

•   Native American disinterest and disease 

•   Lack of necessary supplies

What was the purpose of presidios? 

 

 

•   To mine for gold and silver

•     To spread the Christian faith 

•   To protect missions and settlers from Native Americans

•   To fight against French