Spanish Colonial Era

5. a military post or fort under Spanish control
6. In 1718, the beginnings of this city were formed.
9. An unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something
10. The act of making one’s territory larger through wars, treaties and exploration.
11. Established the first mission in East Texas, San Francisco de los Tejas
12. The act of establishing settlements for the purpose of claiming and controlling a territory and its people
14. settlements built near the missions. Colonists were brought in to help them grow and survive
15. The faith, practice, and church of the Roman Catholic Church; followers are called Catholics.
16. First mission established in San Antonio, San Antonio de Valero; known commonly as the ____.
17. Spanish Friar who founded San Jose and San Miguel de Aguayo, one of the five missions in San Antonio and the most successful Texas mission

1. A statement or theory that will be proven in an essay or document.
2. The governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of a king or sovereign.
3. Spanish settlements that spread Christianity to Native Texans through Catholicism, and were used to claim land.
4. A thing or person that has the power to affect another.
6. Era when the Spanish created settlements (colonized) in Texas
7. A person who leads church and ministry
8. Spanish priest who was committed to converting the Caddo natives, even after the Mission failed.
13. Land where cattle were raised in areas where farming was more difficult