What was the name of the outpost in Texas built by LaSalle? Fort St. Louis

What was the name of the French ship that sank in Matagorda Bay and was recovered in 1996? LaBelle

What did the Spanish do in response to LaSalle’s activities? They can’t have Texas. It’s OURS!!!! They became interested in East Texas

They sent troops to destroy the fort. What did Spanish officials do when they heard of the French fort in Texas? They sent troops to destroy the fort.

At first, why did the Spanish lack interest in Texas? The conquistadors did not find gold in Texas.

What was the purpose of the Spanish missions? To teach Native Americans about Christianity and the Spanish way of life.

What was the major reason the Spanish wanted missions in Texas? To strengthen and control its claim on Texas

What was the main problem faced by missions in Texas? Native Americans did not want to give up their way of life.

What was the first permanent Spanish settlement in Texas? Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

What is a presidio? A military outpost

What were 3 duties of Spanish soldiers? Protecting the missions Protecting nearby settlements Scouting for intruders

What was the largest Spanish settlement in Texas by 1772? San Antonio

What is the chapel at the Mission San Antonio de Valero called? The Alamo

From which islands did many of the first settlers of San Antonio come? Canary Islands

French traders made large profits by exchanging blankets, guns, and wine for what? Furs and animal skins

A person of Mexican heritage who considers Texas their home Define “Tejano.” A person of Mexican heritage who considers Texas their home

List 3 major contributions of the Spanish in America. Architecture Religion Law

What was the main difference between Spanish and French colonization in America? Traded with the Indians Learned the Indian way of life Told the Indians about Catholicism but did not force their religion on them Tried to convert Indians to Catholicism Forced the Indians to accept the Spanish way of life Took gold and silver from mines in America and sent it to Spain

Religion Law Animals Architecture Engineering Geographical names Periods 1, 2, 3: Describe the Spanish legacy in Texas. Include factors such as: Religion Law Animals Architecture Engineering Geographical names