Do you think the Mission System should be considered a success or a failure for the Spanish? Justify your response in 1-2 sentences.
For what achievement is Alonso Álvarez de Pineda known?
introducing horses to North America
creating the first map of the northern Gulf of Mexico
bringing the potato back to Europe
discovering the Pacific Ocean
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the conquistadores in traveling to the Americas?
to become wealthy by finding gold
to gain glory by winning great victories
to obtain land for themselves
to befriend the American Indians
What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Native American diseases destroyed European populations.
The exchange of foods and animals had a dramatic impact on later societies.
Llamas began to be used as beasts of burden.
The slave trade became less profitable.
Which was an immediate impact of the Age of Exploration?
Islamic culture spread across Africa and Asia
European influence spread to the Western hemisphere
independence movements developed in Asia and Africa
military dictatorships were established throughout Europe
* Maize and Potatoes were grown in Europe
* Millions of Africans suffered during the Middle Passage
* Smallpox had devastating effects on native peoples
* Spanish language is used in much of Latin America
Which global interaction is illustrated by these statements?
Silk Road trade
Agricultural Revolution
Columbian Exchange
Urbanization
Why did Spanish interest in Texas decline in the 1540s?
The Apaches killed many Spaniards in raids.
The Columbian Exchange ended.
Queen Isabella died.
Explorers failed to find gold or other treasure.
Spain created the mission-presidio system in Texas to spread its culture in the undeveloped land. Which answer choice below shows a RESULT of the system?
The Spanish wanted to teach Indians the Spanish way of life in Texas
The Spanish culture had no influence in Texas
Spanish communities grew around the missions as the Spanish culture influenced Texas.
The Spanish wanted to convert the Indians to Christianity.
True Or False - Spain only regained interest in Texas after learning that the French had built a fort there.
True
False
True Or False - LaSalle’s goal to build a colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River ended up being a failure.
True
False
True Or False - The natives preferred working with the Spanish over the French.
True
False
Define "mercantilism".
A large government system where a nation increases its power through conquering new lands and establishing colonies.
Loyalty to one’s nation and promotion of its interest above all else
Increasing a nation’s power by gaining gold, precious metals, and/ or money.
What caused Spain to become interested in settling East Texas in the late 1600’s?
the French began exploring the area.
they began trading with the Caddos.
they discovered gold in the region
they finished exploring New Mexico.
Presidios were:
forts built to protect people living in the missions