Chapter 6 Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Builder
Spanish Colonial Texas
A. Content Vocabulary

Directions: Select a vocabulary term from the box that best answers each
question below. Write the correct term in the space provided. You many need to
change the form of the word to fit the sentence.

presidio detachment council


friar mestizos
canals Tejanos

1. Some settlers in Texas were , or people of mixed


Spanish and Native American heritage.

2. If you were a Spanish soldier in Texas, you probably lived in a


.

3. Settlers dug to move water from rivers to near their


homes and fields.

4. A separated from the main army and marched


south.

5. Once he arrived at the mission, the taught Native


Americans about the Catholic religion.

6. are people of Mexican heritage who consider Texas


their home.

7. The Spanish viceroy had a that provided him with


political advice.
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Spanish Colonial Texas
B. Academic Vocabulary

Directions: Select the part of speech of each underlined word.

8. The 1600s was a period of great conflict in Europe.


a. noun
b. verb
c. adjective

9. War in Europe affected the Spanish in North America.


a. noun
b. verb
c. adjective

10. The Spanish viceroy wanted to secure East Texas and prevent the French
from settling.
a. noun
b. verb
c. adjective

11. The presidio was located along the Rio Grande.


a. noun
b. verb
c. adjective

12. The friar was a very accommodating man.


a. noun
b. verb
c. adjective

13. Do you think the soldiers conducted themselves well?


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a. noun
b. verb
c. adjective

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C. Combined Vocabulary Reinforcement

Directions: Complete the following sentences by selecting the content or


academic vocabulary term that best fits. You many need to change the form of
the word to fit the sentence.

presidio friar canal


conflict affect locate
detachment secure conduct
Tejano mestizo council

14. The Spanish settlement of East Texas greatly Native


Americans.

15. The farmers used a to water their land.

16. The governor sent a of men to locate the fort.

17. provided for the religious needs of the soldiers.

18. brought diversity to the early Spanish settlements.

19. After the war, people were tired of .

20. The explorer tried to land for France.

21. I hope you yourself well in class today.

22. culture is still seen in Texas today.

23. The French soldiers attacked the Spanish .

24. Were you able to the site of the mission?


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25. The king listened to the warnings from his .

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