1. Chapter 6 THE SPANISH MISSIONS (1680-1760)
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Chapter 6 THE SPANISH MISSIONS ( )
Section 1: Spanish Settlements on the Frontier
Section 2: The French Challenge
Section 3: The Spanish Return to Texas
Section 4: War and Expansion
Section 5: Life in Spanish Texas
CHAPTER 06

2. SECTION 1: Spanish Settlements on the Frontier
OBJECTIVES
Explain how Spanish officials tried to control the borderlands of New Spain.
Summarize why the Spanish established missions along the western Rio Grande during the 1680s.

3. SPANISH CONTROL OF THE TEXAS BORDERLANDS
SECTION 1: Spanish Settlements on the Frontier
SPANISH CONTROL OF THE TEXAS BORDERLANDS
To control the Texas borderlands the Spanish built 4 types of settlements:
missions – religious communities
presidios – military bases
towns – small villages with farmers and merchants
ranchos – or ranches

4. THE SPANISH ESTABLISHED MISSIONS ALONG THE WESTERN RIO GRANDE
SECTION 1: Spanish Settlements on the Frontier
THE SPANISH ESTABLISHED MISSIONS ALONG THE WESTERN RIO GRANDE
To provide a place to live for settlers fleeing the Pueblo Revolt
To use missions as a base to retake New Mexico
Pueblo Revolt – revolution led by Pueblo leader Popé against the Spanish in New Mexico

5. SECTION 2: The French Challenge
OBJECTIVES
Explain why the French tried to build a settlement near the Mississippi River, and describe the outcome of this effort.
Discuss the effect of the La Salle expedition on Spanish policy in Texas.
Describe what happened to the Spanish mission in East Texas.

6. THE FRENCH IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AREA
SECTION 2: The French Challenge
THE FRENCH IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AREA
Wanted to gain a port for the fur trade
Establish trade with the Spanish colonies
To gain a claim to Texas and challenge Spain’s empire
Expedition ended in disaster

7. EFFECT OF THE LA SALLE EXPEDITION ON SPANISH POLICY IN TEXAS
SECTION 2: The French Challenge
EFFECT OF THE LA SALLE EXPEDITION ON SPANISH POLICY IN TEXAS
Spain sent expeditions to find and remove French settlements
Built a mission in East Texas to protect their interests

8. FAILURE OF SPANISH MISSIONS IN EAST TEXAS
SECTION 2: The French Challenge
FAILURE OF SPANISH MISSIONS IN EAST TEXAS
Location too remote
Floods, droughts, disease
Internal conflicts
Indians not interested in religious instruction

9. SECTION 3: The Spanish Return to Texas
OBJECTIVES
Explain why the French sent an agent to Texas and describe what happened when he arrived.
Discuss what the Spanish goal was in East Texas.
Summarize why the Spanish settled in the San Antonio River area and describe the results.

10. FRENCH SEND AN AGENT TO TEXAS AND THE RESULTS
SECTION 3: The Spanish Return to Texas
FRENCH SEND AN AGENT TO TEXAS AND THE RESULTS
To search for Father Hidalgo – a missionary who wanted to open missions in East Texas
Open up trade with the Spanish in Texas
Led to the Spanish building new mission in East Texas

11. SPANISH GOALS IN EAST TEXAS
SECTION 3: The Spanish Return to Texas
SPANISH GOALS IN EAST TEXAS
Firmly establish the mission system
Convert the Tejas Indians
Keep the French out of Texas

12. SPANISH SETTLEMENTS AND RESULTS IN THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AREA
SECTION 3: The Spanish Return to Texas
SPANISH SETTLEMENTS AND RESULTS IN THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AREA
Midpoint between the East Texas missions and the Rio Grande settlement
Mild climate and location by a river
Became the site of the most successful Texas missions and settlements

13. SECTION 4: War and Expansion
OBJECTIVES
Analyze how the war between France and Spain affected Texas.
Explain how the Apache and the Comanche responded to the mission system.

14. WAR BETWEEN FRANCE AND SPAIN AFFECTS TEXAS
SECTION 4: War and Expansion
WAR BETWEEN FRANCE AND SPAIN AFFECTS TEXAS
Led to the Chicken War, which caused Spain to abandon East Texas
Re-established Spanish control of the region
Separated control of French Louisiana and Spanish Texas
Spanish founded new missions and presidios

15. WAR BETWEEN FRANCE AND SPAIN AFFECTS TEXAS (continued)
SECTION 4: War and Expansion
WAR BETWEEN FRANCE AND SPAIN AFFECTS TEXAS (continued)
Chicken War – conflict between French and Spanish in Texas where the French attacked Mission San Miguel de Linares de los Adaes

16. APACHE AND COMANCHE RESPONSE TO MISSIONS
SECTION 4: War and Expansion
APACHE AND COMANCHE RESPONSE TO MISSIONS
Failed to convert Indians who lacked interest
Led to warfare between the Spanish and Indians

17. SECTION 5: Life in Spanish Texas
OBJECTIVES
Describe what life was like in the Spanish missions and presidios.
Summarize what life was like for the residents of Spanish settlements.
Explain how Spanish culture has influenced present-day Texas.

18. LIFE IN SPANISH MISSIONS AND PRESIDIOS
SECTION 5: Life in Spanish Texas
LIFE IN SPANISH MISSIONS AND PRESIDIOS
Centered around work and worship
Life was harsh, uncomfortable dwellings, little food
Life for soldiers was dangerous and difficult

19. LIFE IN SPANISH SETTLEMENTS
SECTION 5: Life in Spanish Texas
LIFE IN SPANISH SETTLEMENTS
Diverse populations
Consisted of homes, government buildings and stores
Economy based on farming and ranching
Social activities centered around church and family

20. SPANISH CULTURE AND TEXAS TODAY
SECTION 5: Life in Spanish Texas
SPANISH CULTURE AND TEXAS TODAY
Spanish heritage present in Texas architecture and celebrations
Apparent in music and food
Spanish influence seen in place-names or towns