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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSpanish Expansion failed due to...Disease and IllnessAttacks by Native TribesRefusal to adopt mission lifeAll the above
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the Spanish missions?It was the main tool Spain used for colonizing TexasIt was the main tool France used for colonizing TexasIt was used to protect French settlements in TexasIt was used to protect Spanish settlements in Texas
- 3. Multiple ChoiceCatholic missions are built, conflict between natives and Europeans, and Presidios and civil settlements are established... are all descriptions of what Era?Age of ContactRevolution and RepublicMexican NationalSpanish Colonial
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is false about Jose de Escandon?He brought Spanish settlers into TexasEstablished 15 missions between the Rio Grande and the Nueces RiversLed the effort to expand Spanish control in South TexasThey are all true
- 5. Multiple ChoiceEvents are in order
1. Europeans were mainly Catholic
2. Europeans explore the New World
3. ?Europeans establish the empresario system in Texas.Europeans establish a barter system in TexasEuropeans establish the mission system in Texas.Europeans establish an irrigation system in Texas - 6. Multiple Choice
Which conclusion can be made about the location of missions in Texas?Most missions were located along the Gulf Coast near natural harborsMost missions were located in the Great Plains region of TexasMost missions were located in the Mountain and Basins region of TexasMost missions were located near an available supply of water - 7. Multiple ChoiceFather Damian Massenet, Father Francisco Hidalgo, Father Antonio Margil de Jesus are all...Spanish ExplorersFrench ExplorersSpanish MissionariesFrench Missionaries
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe Spanish established missions, presidios, and towns in order to colonize TexasFalseTrue
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Spanish do in an attempt to control Texas?A.Force all the Native Americans out of TexasA.The establishment of mission San Francisco de los TejasA.Convince the French to sign a peace treatyA.Share part of Texas with the French and the Native Americans
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the result of Father Hidalgo’s letter to the French?Increased suspicion from the Spanish about the French claiming land in TexasCreated a strong alliance between the French and Spanish governmentAllowed the Spanish and French Catholic priests to share religious ideasLed to the success of a French and Spanish mission system
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is true?Each mission was established by itself to avoid threatening the nativesMissions were established along the coastline for ease of delivery of suppliesThe Spanish chose to establish the missions near riversThe Spanish wanted to establish a mission in each region of Texas
- 12. Multiple ChoiceFather Damian Massanet founded the first Spanish mission in Texas, which was...Mission San JoseMission San Juan BautistaMission San Francisco de los TejasMission Espada
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich Era is this test over?Spanish ColonizationRepublic PeriodAnglo SettlementEuropean Exploration
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat contributed to the success of the missions established by José de Escandón?The destruction of Fort St. LouisThe Native Americans will be more likely to attack the FrenchThe success of the missions led to Spain’s loss of powerThe establishment of missions along the Rio Grande and Nueces River
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich group of cities below best reflects Spanish influence on place names?Lufkin, Wichita-Falls, VictoriaFort Worth, Plainview, ShermanAmarillo, El Paso, San AntonioBeaumont, Brownwood, McAllen
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn 1682, the Spaniards established the first Texas mission, Corpus Christi de la Yselta, near present-day El Paso. What was the purpose of this mission?To provide military protectionTo increase opportunities for farmingTo provide medical care for Spanish settlersTo spread Christianity to Native Texans
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the Spanish presidios?To teach natives the Spanish languageTo provide protection to the missionsTo serve as the colonial capitalTo provide food and shelter for settlers
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