MISSIONS A Spanish Mission and Presido in Texas

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MISSIONS A Spanish Mission and Presido in Texas in 1690

MISSIONS A Spanish Mission and Presido in Texas in 1690

VISUAL VOC. INFORMATION � � � Spain occupying Texas Make the Indians Civil �

VISUAL VOC. INFORMATION � � � Spain occupying Texas Make the Indians Civil � � � The La Salle expedition alerted Spain to France’s interest in Texas. The Spanish decided that if they were to keep Texas, they must occupy it. Spanish missions and settlements provided a stronger hold on Texas than the French traders. Make the Indians more Civilized WHY THE MISSIONS WERE CREATED

1 ST MISSION IN TEXAS � In 1682 Spanish friars founded the mission of

1 ST MISSION IN TEXAS � In 1682 Spanish friars founded the mission of Corpus Christi de la Ysleta near present-day El Paso. � To prevent France from taking Texas, the Spanish viceroy ordered new missions to be built in East Texas. Trade between the Spanish and French was stopped �

MISSIONS ESTABLISHED IN EAST TEXAS In 1716, San Francisco de los Tejas became the

MISSIONS ESTABLISHED IN EAST TEXAS In 1716, San Francisco de los Tejas became the first Mission established in East Texas. � In 1718, the Mission San Antonio de Valero was founded along with the city of San Antonio. � Today hundreds of people tour the River next to De Valero. �

SPAIN AND FRANCE GO TO WAR In 1719 war broke out between Spain and

SPAIN AND FRANCE GO TO WAR In 1719 war broke out between Spain and France. � French soldiers seized the Spanish mission near Nacogdoches. � The Spanish and French accepted a small stream between Los Adaes and Natchitoches as a boundary. �

PLAINS INDIANS RESIST THE MISSIONS � Comanche and Apache tribes resented Missionaries who were

PLAINS INDIANS RESIST THE MISSIONS � Comanche and Apache tribes resented Missionaries who were seen as intruders on their hunting grounds.

LIFE AT THE MISSIONS � Native American people lived at the Missions, and Friars

LIFE AT THE MISSIONS � Native American people lived at the Missions, and Friars worked to teach them the Spanish way of life. � Friars gave gifts to attract them, and sometimes the Spaniards used force to get Native Americans to settle nearby. � Native American children at the Missions attended school and received Religious instruction.

WHY THE SPANISH MISSIONS FAILED. Native Americans refused Spanish Help. � Natives did not

WHY THE SPANISH MISSIONS FAILED. Native Americans refused Spanish Help. � Natives did not want to Convert to Catholicism. � Natives were mistreated by the Spanish. � Missions lasted from 1682 -1790. �

SPANISH MISSIONS IN TEXAS. The Caddo liked the Missions because they already believed in

SPANISH MISSIONS IN TEXAS. The Caddo liked the Missions because they already believed in One God and they had their own form of Government.

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