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The Mission Era in Texas History

Explore the late 1600s Spanish settlements in Texas, including missions, forts, and towns, impacting the region’s history. Discover the challenges and outcomes of this significant era in Texas history.

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The Mission Era in Texas History

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  1. The Mission Era in Texas History Chapter 5 Wrap-Up

  2. In the late 1600’s, The line of Spanish settlements pushed north into Texas from Mexico …

  3. Corpus Christi de la Ysleta; the first permanent settlement in Texas • 1682 • El Paso • On the Rio Grande River

  4. Fearing French presence of La Salle, No French!!! Spain built missions and forts (presidios) and towns in Texas; Alonso De Leonwas sent to attack La Salle’s fort in 1689; he found it already destroyed and deserted …

  5. San Francisco de los Tejas • Founded 1690 • First Mission in EAST Texas • Near Nacogdoches, TX • Ministered to the Caddo • Crude wooden log cabin

  6. Nacogdoches Caddo!

  7. Problems for the mission: -drought -disease -floods -rejection by the Natives GO AWAY!

  8. The mere presence of MISSIONS in Texas now strengthened Spain’s claim to Texas

  9. Mission San Juan Bautista • 1699 • On the Rio Grande – Eagle Pass • Provided grain, cattle, and horses …

  10. French Traders • No enslavement of Natives • No real attempts at conversion • Friendship with the Natives • Trade! • Blankets, guns, & wine for fur and skins

  11. Because of a French trader’s (St. Denis’s) interest in East Texas, The Spanish ordered missions to be built; St. Denis traded in Texas; he set up a “trading post” on the Red River (Natchitoches, Louisiana)

  12. San Antonio • Midway between East Texas and the Rio Grande • Mission San Antonio de Valero founded in 1718 by Father Olivares • “The Alamo”

  13. Interior of the Alamo

  14. “Alamo” means Cottonwood Tree

  15. Benefits of Living in San Antonio? • Ample water (San Antonio River) • Irrigation canals – “Acequias” for fertile land • Stone = Limestone • Some timber

  16. New Spain; Hispania Nova

  17. Smallpox

  18. Mission Era Conclusion1680’s – 1790’s • Goal to convert Native Americans to Christianity • Goal to make them peaceful and turn them into tax-paying citizens of New Spain • Overall failure … • Most Native Americans in Texas refused to accept “Mission Life” • Too expensive, hostile & resentful Natives, too remote, understaffed, & little money …

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