A Tejano is a Catholic man who tries to spread the Catholic faith to the Indigenous people. True or False? Correct the indicated phrase.
Understand the Problem
The question provides a statement about a Tejano and asks whether it is true or false, indicating a misconception about their role. Additionally, it requests a correction of the indicated phrase.
Answer
False; a Tejano is a Texan of Hispanic descent.
The final answer is False; a Tejano is a Texan of Hispanic descent, not necessarily involved in spreading the Catholic faith.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is False; a Tejano is a Texan of Hispanic descent, not necessarily involved in spreading the Catholic faith.
More Information
Tejanos are people of Hispanic descent who settled in the region of Texas long before it became part of the United States.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing Tejanos with missionaries who actively spread religion. Tejanos were settlers, not specifically religious figures.
Sources
- Independence for Texas | US History I (OS Collection) - courses.lumenlearning.com
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