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What is the main purpose of establishing missions in Tejas?
What is the main purpose of establishing missions in Tejas?
What role did the presidio play in the colonization of Tejas?
What role did the presidio play in the colonization of Tejas?
Which group was primarily responsible for managing the missions?
Which group was primarily responsible for managing the missions?
What was one of the goals of converting Native Americans to Catholicism?
What was one of the goals of converting Native Americans to Catholicism?
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What was a major strategic goal for Spain in colonizing Tejas?
What was a major strategic goal for Spain in colonizing Tejas?
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Which Native culture was identified as the most willing to join the Spanish mission system?
Which Native culture was identified as the most willing to join the Spanish mission system?
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What would a goal NOT be of the Spanish missions in Tejas?
What would a goal NOT be of the Spanish missions in Tejas?
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How did Spain intend for Native Americans to learn and adopt Spanish culture?
How did Spain intend for Native Americans to learn and adopt Spanish culture?
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What was a requirement for American settlers under the colonization laws?
What was a requirement for American settlers under the colonization laws?
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Which cultural area highlighted a stark difference between Mexican and Anglo-American perspectives?
Which cultural area highlighted a stark difference between Mexican and Anglo-American perspectives?
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Why did the Mexican government permit American settlers despite significant cultural differences?
Why did the Mexican government permit American settlers despite significant cultural differences?
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Which of the following best describes the main goal of the colonization laws?
Which of the following best describes the main goal of the colonization laws?
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What was the legal status of slavery in Mexico, according to the cultural context?
What was the legal status of slavery in Mexico, according to the cultural context?
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How did the geographical distance contribute to cultural differences?
How did the geographical distance contribute to cultural differences?
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Which religious advocacy characterized the Anglo-American settlers compared to the Mexicans?
Which religious advocacy characterized the Anglo-American settlers compared to the Mexicans?
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What impact did the cultural differences have on American settlers in Tejas?
What impact did the cultural differences have on American settlers in Tejas?
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What was one primary goal of the Spanish missions in Tejas?
What was one primary goal of the Spanish missions in Tejas?
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Which problem did NOT significantly affect the mission-presidio system?
Which problem did NOT significantly affect the mission-presidio system?
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Why did many natives join the mission-presidio system initially?
Why did many natives join the mission-presidio system initially?
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Which factor contributed to the financial issues of the mission-presidio system?
Which factor contributed to the financial issues of the mission-presidio system?
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Which of the following is NOT a legacy of Spanish culture in Tejas?
Which of the following is NOT a legacy of Spanish culture in Tejas?
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What phrase correctly describes the outcome of the Spanish mission-presidio system?
What phrase correctly describes the outcome of the Spanish mission-presidio system?
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Which treaty established the boundary line between the U.S. and New Spain?
Which treaty established the boundary line between the U.S. and New Spain?
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What motivated the Plains Culture to revolt against the Spanish mission system?
What motivated the Plains Culture to revolt against the Spanish mission system?
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Study Notes
What Is Colonization?
- Colonize means sending settlers to establish towns to control land claims
Spanish Colonization of Tejas
- Spain wanted to colonize Tejas
- They built missions and presidios to:
- Gain control of all of Tejas
- Convert Tejas natives to Spanish culture
- Keep the French out of Tejas
- Goals of the system:
- Make all natives Catholic
- Teach them the Spanish language
- Protect New Spain's land
The Mission System
- Puebloan Culture was willing to join the mission system because of their struggles
- Plains Culture was forced to join the mission system and later revolted
Spanish Mission-Presidio System
- Issues:
- Distance: Presidios were too far from the missions
- Disease: Germs spread quickly in missions
- Debt: Spain was sending money to the missions but it was getting attacked by the Native Americans
- Disinterest: Natives were joining the mission system for resources and protection
Lasting Impact of Spanish Culture in Tejas
- Architecture
- Language
- Horses
San Antonio de Valero
- Nickname: "The Alamo"
- Built in 1718
Empresarios and Mexican National Notes
- 1803: Louisiana Purchase
- U.S. bought the Louisiana Territory from France
- Doubled the size of the U.S.
- Brought the U.S. and New Spain into direct conflict
- 1819: Adams-Onis Treaty
- Set the boundary line between the U.S. and Spain
- Spain gave Florida to the U.S.
- U.S. gave up all claims on Tejas
- Spain recognized the U.S. as an independent country
The Lone Star State
- Mexico gained independence and became an independent country from Spain
- Texas, as part of Mexico, was called Tejas
- The U.S. and Mexico had a common border
Anglo-American Settlers in Tejas
- Mexico invited Anglo-American settlers to Tejas
- To become a Mexican citizen:
- Be of good moral character
- Become Catholic
- Join the Mexican militia
- Anglo-Americans had a different culture than Mexicans:
- Language: English
- Slavery: Legal
- Religion: Freedom of religion
- Anglo-Americans still identified more with the American culture
- Cultural differences led to Tejas wanting independence from Mexico
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Explore the Spanish colonization of Tejas, focusing on the mission-presidio system and its impact on native cultures. This quiz examines the motivations behind colonization, the role of missions, and the resulting cultural changes. Understand the challenges faced by both settlers and indigenous peoples during this period.
