Missions, Presidios, and Settlements

Let’s Review…. Spain sent explorers to the Americas, including Texas, to (1.)find riches and (2.)spread Catholicism (Catholic religion)

Let’s Review…. Spain (1.)did not find any riches in Texas, but did (2.)find many riches in Mexico. (3.)Spain lost interest in Texas… Forget Texas- Texas Is Weak!

Let’s Review…. Until La Salle, a French explorer, set up Fort St. Louis in East Texas Texas, how convenient- right next to Louisiana! We can claim Texas too! He, he, he…..

Let’s Review…. France’s interest in Texas concerned Spain because it was so close to their treasures in Mexico. Oh no you don’t you French locos! Texas is OURS!!!

Let’s Review…. Spain begins to build Missions (religious settlements), Settlements (villages) and Presidios (military outposts) to protect Texas and Mexico from the French. Mission Presidio- Military Settlements- Villages

Missions

Mission Purposes: 1.) Christianize Native Americans (How? → Through Church and School)

Mission Purposes: 2.) Teach them Spanish culture (Where? → at School and Work)

Mission Purposes: 2.) Teach Spanish Culture (Sch. & Wk.) Language! Christian Religion Music Foods Write down the captions for each picture for “Culture =“

Mission Purposes: (3.) Extend Spanish Influence and Authority on Claimed Lands.

Mission Grounds

(1.) Most missions were located near a river

Mission Grounds (2.) Most laid out around a quadrangle (a square with the middle open and used for activities).

Mission Grounds 3. A protecting stone wall was built around the mission that was 2-4 feet thick! 4. There were also protected gates

Mission Grounds (You don’t need to write anything down from this slide ☺ ) 1. Missionary Quarters 2. Church 3. Food Hall 4. Native Quarters 5. Granary 6. Workshops (weavers) 7. Blacksmith 8. Bells 9. Farms 10. Cemetery

Mission Grounds (You don’t need to write anything down from this slide ☺ ) Maybe this is what life looked like on a Spanish Mission….

Gender Roles (Male/Female Jobs) Women 1.Weavers (Sewing)- tejadoras 2.Cooks- cocineras

Gender Roles (Male/Female Jobs) Cowboys (vaqueros) Shepherds (pastores) Carpenters (carpenteros) Blacksmiths (herreros) Fishermen (pescadores)

Daily Activities 1. Church 2. Breakfast 3. Church 4. Work 5. Lunch 6. Work 7. Church

Presidios “Presidio” means (military) fort in Spanish Presidios were used to protect the missions from intruders Oh no you don’t! Get out chump!

Presidio Weapons Bow and Arrow Shields Flint knives Guns Cannon

Presidios Layout 1. Defense Posts (lookouts) 2. Weapon Storage 3. Hospital 4. Church 5. Jail

Settlements Spain Ruled All Cities (Ciudads) Ruled by Viceroy Town (Villa) Ruled by Town Council Village (Pueblo) Ruled by Missionary or Chief

BrainPOP Quiz 1.) What are the “3 G’s” of Exploration?” A.Glory, Gifts, and God B.Glory, Gore, and Gold C.Glory, Gifts, and Gold D.Glory, God, and Gold

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2.) Which country threatened Spain’s claim to Texas and Mexico? A. France B. USA C. Canada D. Germany

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3. Which of the following was the French explorer? A.Coronado B.La Salle C.Cabeza de Vaca D.Pineda

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4.) What was the main purpose of the Spanish Missions? A.To provide shelter to Spanish soilders B.To provide shelter to Native Americans C.To Christianize the Native Americans D.To learn how to cook Spanish foods

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5.) Most missions were located near a ________: A.Ocean B.Jack in the Box C.River D.Lake

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6.) What was the main purpose of a presidio? A.To convert (change) the Natives to Christianity B.To take siestas C.To protect missions from ghosts D.To protect missions from intruders

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