Purposes and Methods of Colonization Warm-Up 10/24/15 Copy down weekly agenda/homework Fold blank paper hotdog style Cut 2 slits in paper to make three flaps Purposes and Methods of Colonization Anglo Spanish Mexican
Spanish Purpose Method Lay claim to Texas for New Spain Convert the Natives to Christianity Spread Spanish culture Method Build missions, presidios, towns, and ranches
Mexican Purpose Method Increase population in Northern Mexico (Coahuila y Tejas) Provide new economic opportunities/profits for Mexico Method Empresario grants Support towns financially Encourage establishment of large cattle ranches and small businesses
Anglo Purpose Method Increase population of Texas Gain cheap land Escape economic problems in U.S. Method Empresario grants Settled in Central/Eastern half of Texas Farming/agriculture