Texas history unit 3 and 4 test Flashcards
What is a stockade?
A crude fort.
When was San Antonio Founded?
1718
What is the capital of New Spain?
Mexico City
When did the first European see Texas?
1519
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortez
Who made the most successful missions?
Antonio Margil do Jesus
Who was known as the Father of the lower Rio Grande river?
Jose de Escandon
What was known as New Spain’s unofficial capital?
los Andes
What is the purpose of a mission?
Built to convert and educate native peoples in Spanish culture and religion
What is the purpose of a presidio?
A fort; built to house soldiers who protected settlers
What is the purpose of a town?
Built to house settlers
What was the first mission in East Texas?
San Francisco de
los Tejas
What place in the Great Plains was said to be filled with gold?
Quivira
What was the chicken war?
The French sent an attck on a mission called San Miguel de Linares de los Andes, but when they got there there only one friar and one soldier. The soldier and friar hid and waited. Then some chickens started making noises and attracted the attention of the guards. The two people quickly escaped and ran away.
What is a friar?
A Catholic Priest
