1. Notes Add these in your journal

2. Mission Government The ayuntamiento, governing council, enforced royal and local laws. The alcalde, served as mayor, sheriff, and judge of small cases.

3. San Antonio Beginning in 1718 five Spanish missions were founded at the head of the San Antonio River. One of these missions became know as the Alamo, located near the Presidio San Antonio de Bexar, an important fort during the Texas Revolution.

4. Life in San Antonio The cattle business helped San Antonio and other towns grow. Vaqueros, or cowboys, worked on ranches near the settlements. They were well known for their skills at horse riding and cattle handling.

5. Jose’ De Escandon Military commander and governor of south Texas Settled present-day South TX Sent settlers, soldiers and priests to settle the lands between the Rio Grande and Nueces River establishing missions, presidios, and settlements Why is this important for East Texas as well?

6. TEST REVIEW What is a vaquero? What city was founded my the Spanish in 1718? Who would have been annoyed by the Spanish?

7. Test Review What was La Bahia along the Guadalupe River? In what ways did the Spanish adapt to their enviorment? What types of jobs were at missions?

8. Test Review List out geographical features that people may choose to live by. Why?