Spanish Missions in Texas

What was the main purpose of the Spanish missions in Texas?

• To teach Christianity and the Spanish way of life

• To mine for gold and silver

• To establish military outposts

• To trade with the French

What skills did the Friars teach the local Indians?

• Blacksmithing, weaving, masonry, and carpentry

• Fishing, hunting, and gathering

• Pottery, painting, and music

• Horseback riding, archery, and sword fighting

How many missions were built in the Texas region?

• 15

• 26

• 42

• 35

What was the ultimate fate of the Spanish missions in Texas?

• They were abandoned and few remain today

• They were successful in transitioning Indians into Spanish society

• They were converted into military forts

• They were destroyed by the French

What impact did the Spanish missions have on the territory that would become the state of Texas?

• They had no impact

• They hindered the growth of the economy

• They caused conflict and unrest among the Indian tribes

• They contributed immensely to the development of the territory