SPANISH INFLUENCE IN TEXAS Chapter 6
SPANISH & THE ENVIRONMENT Spanish built colonial homes from timber & rocks Home furniture was made from natural resources in the area
SPANISH & THE ENVIRONMENT Positive Effects: The Spanish were provided with shelter & their necessities Negative Effects: Natural resources were lost
SPANISH & PLACE NAMES Rio Grande River: Means “Big River” Amarillo: Means “Yellow” in Spanish Cities of El Paso, Laredo, Mission & Hidalgo
OTHER SPANISH INFLUENCES Religion: Roman Catholic Food: Tortillas & Tamales Arts: Corridos & Tejano Music