Spanish Colonial Texas

Who is the French explorer who founded Fort. St. Louis?

• Pineda

• La Salle

• Alonso de Leon

• Cabeza de Vaca

What are the 3 G's?

• God

• Gain land

• Gold

• Glory

What were the TWO goals of the Spanish missions in Texas

• Spread Christianity

• Find gold

• Convert Native Americans

• Scare off the French

When did Pineda map the coastline of Texas?

• 1721

• 1519

• 1628

• 1718

What important mission was built in 1718?  hint: it will eventually be called "the Alamo"

• San Francisco de los Tejas
• San Juan Bautista
• San Antonio de Valero
• Santa Cruz de San Saba

Name the era of Texas History that involved Spain setting up dozens of missions and presidios in different parts of Texas.

• Spanish Colonial Era
• Natural Texas and Its People
• Republic of Texas Era
• Mexican National Era

1519 was significant to Texas history because in that year—

• the coast of Texas was first mapped by Spanish explorers.

• . Father Antonio de Olivares started the first mission and presidio at San Antonio.

• Mexico achieved its independence from Spain.

• Texas declared its independence from Mexico

What were Spanish soldiers and explorers called?

• spices
• Portugal
• Vikings
• conquistadors

What is the name of the structures built to protect the clergy and maintain control over regions settled by the Spanish in the Texas Colonial Era?

• missions

• presidios

• ranchos

A spanish military fort

• presidio
• vaquero
• taco