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- Life in Spanish Texas
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- Missions At first, missions were run by priests. One purpose
was to convert Native Texans to the Catholic faith. Taught the
native peoples to be good citizens and loyal subjects of the
Spanish crown. Spaniards hoped the natives would become skilled
laborers who could be productive for Spain If all these goals were
met, Spain promised to give control of the missions to local
government.
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- Daily Life in the Missions began with morning prayers followed
by instruction in the Catholic faith. After breakfast the natives
worked all day in the fields or workshops. After the evening meal,
everyone in the mission gathered for more religious instruction and
prayers before going to sleep. The priests supervised and
physically punished uncooperative natives. For the most part,
Native Texans did not care for mission life. Many did not convert
to the Catholic faith. Many ran away, were captured by presidio
soldiers, and punished by the priests.
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- Hard Times in the Missions native population within the
missions began to shrink Many of the native women died giving
birth. Many natives were exposed to deadly European diseases.
Spanish crown began to view the missions as a drain on Spanish
finances.
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- Presidios Provided military support for missions, and later
settlements, until these communities could support themselves.
protect the colonists from attacks by Native Texans. Presidio
soldiers brought back natives who ran away from the mission they
protected groups bringing supplies from the Rio Grande. Soldiers
also guarded herds of cattle and horses to keep them from being
stolen by native raiders.
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- Inside the Presidio Presidios were built from logs, adobe, or
stone. Presidio compounds were rectangular with four tall walls and
lookout points on each corner Inside the presidio were barracks,
separate sleeping quarters for officers, a chapel, and storage
rooms. The only entrance was a huge main gate.
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- Problems In Presidios People often had to adopt military
lifestyles Raided by native Americans Officers were treated better
than regular folk Most supplies were rationed to the soldiers If
you were in military, you had to constantly return runaway Natives
To the missions
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- Spanish Towns The pobladores were colonists who lived in the
towns, or pueblos. used logs, adobe, and stone, to build permanent
dwellings built dams and to bring water to the towns and to farmers
fields many pobladores were former presidio families. some were
Native Texans who had adapted to Spanish culture
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- Life in Spanish towns Some worked as blacksmiths, gunsmiths,
bakers, and carpenters. Others drove carts, transporting goods from
one town to another Merchants operated general stores, selling
food, clothing, tools, and other goods. Festivals and other outdoor
activities gave settlers opportunities to form friendships
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- Problems in the Towns No running water and sewage services.
Unclean living conditions led to deadly epidemics Not many doctors,
medicines, or medical supplies in these remote settlements. always
in danger of being raided by Native Texans, outlaws, and
smugglers.
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- Ranches Some colonists lived outside of towns in places called
ranchos, or ranches, and farms. Raised cattle, horses, sheep,
goats, and hogs. provided the food and supplies colonies needed to
survive. supplied towns with wool and animal hides. Provided horses
for soldiers in the presidios
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- Problems in the Ranches Often times, people needed to fend for
themselves Towns often suffered droughts Invasions from Native
Americans Lack of food
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- Essay Spanish Colonial Essay: Which Spanish settlement would
you live in? Explain your answer by showing your settlements
advantages over the other Spanish settlements.
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- Fray Damian Massanet Convinced the Viceroy of New Spain to
colonize East Texas and convert the Caddo tribe to Catholicism
1.)Why the renewed interest?? Became leader of first missions in
East Texas, although they eventually became failures 2.)Why do you
think this is? (look at map)
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- Answer First Missions suffered many Hardships: -floods -lack of
supplies -failed crops -hostile Natives
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- Francisco Hidalgo (just think: Father Franc asked France for
help) Spanish priest who contacted French priests to convert Native
Texans when the Spanish government was unwilling to help. 3.)Why do
you think he would do this? Result: Caused Spain to suspect French
colonization of Texas again
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- Jose de Escandon Military Commander who led Spains settlement
in to SOUTH Texas How? He sent settlers, soldiers, and priests to
settle the lands between Rio Grande and Nueces River, establishing
Missions and Presidios along the way
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- Antonio Margil de Jesus Founded San Jose and San Miguel de
Aguayo (a mission still in San Antonio today)
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- Processing: Ticket Out the Door Directions: Write these
questions down in your ISN, then answer 1.) How did the Spanish try
to settle East Texas? What method did they use? What was its
purpose? 2.) Identify why each Spanish settler was so important:
-Massanet: -Antonio Margil de Jesus: -Jose de Escandon: -Francisco
Hidalgo 3.) Out of the four Spanish settlers, which do you think is
the most important? Explain why.
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