SS Wk#10

Which group sent missionaries to the Americas?

• Benedictines

• Carmelites

• Dominicans

• Jesuits

When was the first Spanish mission established in Texas?

• 1400s

• 1600s

• 1800s

• 1900s

Compare and contrast a mission and a presidio.

Who is known as the “Father of the Lower Rio Grande” because he established

several cities that still exist today?

• Antonio Margil

• Ponce de León

• Alonso de León

• José de Escandón

The _____ led a

group of American Indians that took control of Texas from the Spanish missions.

• Navajo

• Cherokee

• Comanche

• Lipan Apache

How did Spain fulfill its primary goal for Texas?

• by establishing missions

• by building dams on rivers

• by founding forts and cities

• by trading with other groups

Why was corn considered the most important crop?

• Many religious ceremonies require corn.

• It is a versatile food source that grows well.

• The barter system used mainly corn for currency.

• American Indians did not know how to grow corn.

Why did Texas tribes not form permanent settlements?

• They believed cities were evil.

• There was no form of government.

• Their food source was always moving.

• They did not know how to build houses.

What was the purpose of ranchos?

• to protect missionaries

• to store water for presidios

• to provide cattle for settlers

• to supply corn to the missions

List reasons why the Spanish government abandoned Texas.