PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Did the mission system work?
Not really. Most Native Texans distrusted the Spanish and wouldn't come to the missions. Some Indians attacked the missions, or stayed for a while and then left.
Cities were started near missions because the Indian population in the area was friendly and there was already a Spanish presence.
What year did Alonso de Pineda map the Texas coast?
Why is Cabeza de Vaca significant in Texas History?
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Spanish missions?
-They were built near rivers
-They were for converting Indians
-Spanish usually worked as blacksmiths
-They had farms and ranches
Which era of Texas history involved the Spanish and French exploring and claiming land?
What was the purpose of the mission system?
Put these events in the order they happened:
-Alonso de Pineda maps the Texas coast
-Christopher Columbus discovers the Americas
-Robert LaSalle claims Texas for France
-Cabeza de Vaca writes about Texas
Why did the Indians view the Spanish missions with suspicion?
Why is Robert LaSalle significant in Texas History?
Missions were 'self sufficient'. What does this mean?
What year was San Antonio established?
Why did France's claim on Texas only last 5 years?
Tell the story of Cabeza de Vaca.
The Spanish came to the Americas for the three Gs. What were the three Gs?
Why were so many cities in Texas started near missions?
Describe the Karankawa culture during the Natural Texas and Age of Contact Eras.
Explain each of the three Gs.
Describe the Colombian Exchange.
What were some of the advantages of the Colombian Exchange?
What were some of the disadvantages of the Colombian Exchange?
Define the Spanish Colonial Era.
Describe Comanche culture after the Spanish arrived.
What tribe had a word call "Tejas", which meant friend?
How does a bill become a law?
What branch of government makes laws?
What are the three branches of government?
Define the Natural Texas Era.
Describe the Apache culture during the Natural Texas Era.
