Spanish Colonial

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Pacing

This unit is a thirteen-day study of the Spanish Colonial Era. There are three additional review lessons to prepare students for testing. Suggested pacing minutes are based on the average time it will take a class to complete each lesson; however, as the educator, use your best judgement based on the average pace of your class learning needs and styles.

Era Overview

During the Spanish Colonial Era (1690-1820), Spain made numerous attempts to settle and control Texas. But the major challenge that Spain never overcame was that various American Indian tribes remained the dominant forces controlling the regions that would eventually become Texas.

Beginning in the 1690s, Spaniards attempted to control Texas by establishing numerous missions throughout the region. The goal of these missions was to instruct local native peoples on Spanish civilization and, in the process, transform them into loyal Spanish subjects. Yet these missions never succeeded because they failed to attract Indians (since virtually none wanted to adapt themselves to Spanish culture) and Spanish authorities in Mexico City put few resources into supporting these far-flung missions. Spain, as a result, never secured a strong presence in Texas and began abandoning the region’s mission system during the 1790s.

By the early 1800s, the Comanches and Apaches of the Texas Plains and the Caddos of East Texas controlled far more of the region than did the Spanish.

When the Mexican War for Independence broke out in 1810, the violence and bloodshed that followed further weakened the already anemic Spanish presence within Texas. When Comanches and Apaches responded by increasing their raiding of San Antonio during the 1810s, Spain’s presence in Texas careened toward the edge of total collapse. By late 1820, the situation had become so dire that the Spa

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Most lessons contain downloadable and printable documents, activities, and other resources to aid in classroom instruction. Lesson materials are available in multiple formats and typically contain variations based on learning needs.

The Big Picture

A one-day lesson presenting the major themes of the unit with an image, a reading, and questions.

Comanche Indians La Salle Friars North America Spain Missions Presidios Territorial conflict Frontier Buffer zone American westward expansion Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will make prediction think Spanish likely success acquiring gold Americas based map several labeled locations provided. This will help set context lesson, specifically regard issue Spain’s search gold riches new world. In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will consider American Indians Texas might responded series four hypothetical situations related Spanish arriving Texas. Students will record responses warm-up. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticet back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will use primary source image make inferences predictions material covered unit. Students will read passage introducing major themes unit. Students will use context clues reading match new key terms accurate definition, answer comprehension questions main ideas unit. Grade Level work involves reading passage grade-level phrasing terminology. The work includes writing supports sentence stems short, constructed response questions. Foundation Work Foundations level work involves reading passage grade-level phrasing terminology. The work includes supports sentence stems multiple-choice answer options completing short, constructed response questions. Advanced Work Advanced level involves writing advanced level reading challenging phrasing terminology. The work includes short, constructed response questions.

Unit Plan # 1 45-90 min

How do we know what we know?

In this one-day lesson, students examine primary source materials related to the Spanish Colonial Era.

Apache Comanche Father Terreros Don Toribio de Urrutia Colonel Don Diego Ortiz Parrilla Joseph Gutierrez North America Mission San Saba San Antonio Missions Presidios American Indian raid Territorial conflict Assimilation Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will will examine painting representing attack San Sabá mission. Students will record observations make inferences mission system based image. In exit ticket, students will take second look image warm-up answer questions related point view image. They consider image might presented differently different point view. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will read passage reviewing major themes Unit 3, Spanish Colonial Era discussing various types primary source materials use study era today. The passage introduces students San Saba mission, will focal point primary source materials lesson. Students will examine excerpts various points view attack San Saba mission answer questions regarding author’s point view possible bias. Students will make conclusions inferences events took place mission based textual evidence. **Grade Level** work involves introductory reading passage target level vocabulary moderate phrasing; students must justify answer reading guide using reading passage; True False, multiple-choice, short-constructed response questions excerpt; Multiple choice questions short constructed response questions sentence stem supports Analyze Infer portion. Foundation Student Worksheet **Foundations level** work involves introductory reading passage less challenging vocabulary shortened phrasing; True False, multiple-choice, short-constructed response questions excerpt; Multiple choice questions one answer choice eliminated short constructed response questions sentence stem supports multiple-choice options Analyze Infer portion. The reading passages grade level foundations level work same. Advanced Student Worksheet **Advanced level** work involves introductory reading passage challenging vocabulary phrasing; students must justify answer reading guide using reading passage; short, constructed response questions excerpt Analyze Infer portion work.

Unit Plan # 2 45-60 min

Vocabulary

This two-day lesson presents unit vocabulary in short readings that provide the terms in the context of significant information from the unit. Students use the readings to complete vocabulary charts and take a vocabulary quiz.

San Antonio de Valero Comancheria Mission Presidio 1718 San Antonio founded 1690 First east Texas missions founded Caste System Buffer Zone Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will predict types terms expect see unit based major themes identified previous lessons. In exit ticket, students will identify key words phrases related vocabulary terms unit. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will read short passages using unit vocabulary context. They will provide definition, example reading, visual representation term vocabulary chart. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will read short passages using unit vocabulary context. They will choose multiple choice options identify correct definition term create visual representation term. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will read short passages using unit vocabulary context. They will provide definition, example reading, antonym, visual representation term, use complete sentence. Optional Grade Level Vocabulary Quiz In printable assignment, students will assess knowledge unit vocabulary answering matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer questions sentence stems provided. Optional Foundation Vocabulary Quiz In printable assignment, students will assess knowledge unit vocabulary completing matching portion 3 answer choices provided, fill-in-the-blank multiple choice blank options, short constructed response questions sentence stems response options provided. Optional Advanced Vocabulary Quiz In printable assignment, students will assess knowledge unit vocabulary answering matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer questions.

Unit Plan # 3 90-120 min

What's the Story?

This lesson presents a chronological overview of the major events and themes of Unit 3: The Spanish Colonial Era. Students complete a timeline of the significance of each event and answer comprehension questions about the major themes.

Robert La Salle Comanche Apache Caddo Friars Soldiers Father Miguel Hidalgo American Filibusters Tejanos Great Plains Coastal Plains San Antonio Louisiana Territory Missions Presidios Caste System Comancheria Silver mines Louisiana Purchase 1803 Battle of Medina 1813 War for Mexican Independence 1810 - 1821 Territorial Conflict Assimilation Buffer zone Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will predict cause-and-effect relationship three events will covered day's lesson. In exit ticket, students will answer multiple-choice question identifying accurate summary defining characteristics Spanish Colonial Era. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticet back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will read seven short passages related significant events Spanish Colonial Era. They will identify write two-to-three key components event choose options provided accurate description significance topic. Students write short-constructed response detailing two significant changes occurred result events era "Significance Spanish Colonial Era" Segment. Students answer comprehension questions based primary source excerpt new item types 8th grade social studies STAAR test including Hot Spot Short Constructed Response. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will read seven short passages related significant events Spanish Colonial Era. Key information appears bold reading supports. They will identify two significant components event three possible options. The significance event provided. Students identify 4 6 significant changes brought Spanish Colonial Era list. Students answer comprehension questions based primary source excerpt new item types 8th grade social studies STAAR test including Hot Spot Short Constructed Response. Supports included eliminated answer choices less writing. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will read seven short passages related significant events Spanish Colonial Era. Advanced readings contain challenging vocabulary phrasing. They will identify write two-to-three key components event summarize significance event. Students write short-constructed response detailing three significant changes occurred result events era "Significance Spanish Colonial Era" Segment. Students answer comprehension questions based primary source excerpt new item types 8th grade social studies STAAR test including Hot Spot,Multiselect, Short Constructed Response. Grade Level Readings This printable material includes 7 short reading passages grade level present chronological view significant events Spanish Colonial Era. Foundations Readings This printable material includes 7 grade level readings present chronological view significant events Spanish Colonial Era. Foundations readings include significant information bold reading supports. Advanced Readings This printable material includes 7 readings present chronological view significant events Spanish Colonial Era. Advanced readings contain challenging vocabulary phrasing.

Unit Plan # 4 45-60 min

The Mission Presidio System - Guided Notes

This one-day lesson explains what the Mission Presidio System was and why Spain established the system in Texas. It summarizes the significance of the first missions in east Texas and the founding of San Antonio.

The Caddo Confederacy Spanish missionaries San Antonio Mission San Francisco de los Tejas French Louisiana Disease El Camino Real de los Tejas The Founding of San Antonio, 1718 The Founding and running of Mission San Francisco de los Tejas, 1690 - 1693 Territorial conflict Catholicism Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will determine establish first mission Texas using map Texas surrounding areas contemporary political boundaries. Students will provide justification choice. In exit ticket, students given scenario missionaries east Texas received text message governor asking things going east Texas. They respond governor. They provide believe governor say response them. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Student Guided Notes In printable assignment, students will write notes guided notes chart. They will provide short answer response essential question reading using sentence stems guide responses. Students will answer two comprehension questions using sentence stems provide short, constructed responses based information readings. Foundation Student Guided Notes In printable assignment, students will fill blanks guided notes chart based information slide. They will choose multiple-choice options complete essential questions reading. Students will answer two comprehension questions choosing best answer multiple-choice options. Advanced Student Guided Notes In printable assignment, students will write notes guided notes chart. They will provide short answer response essential questions reading. Students will answer two comprehension questions providing short, constructed responses based information readings.

Unit Plan # 5 45-60 min

Texas Missions

In this three-day lesson, students research and create a presentation for one of seven key Texas missions based on reading passages.

Alonso de León Damián Massanet Francisco Hidalgo Domingo Ramón Antonio Margil de Jesús Marques de Aguayo Antonio de Olivares The Canary Islanders Antonio de Otermín Fray Francisco de Ayeta Po’Pay The Tigua The Caddo The Apache The Comanche The Coahuiltecan The Karankawa San Antonio El Paso Goliad Matagorda Bay Louisiana Territory Los Adaes San Francisco de los Tejas San Antonio de Valero San Sabá La Bahía Corpus Christi de la Isleta San Jose de Aguayo Territorial disputes Diseases Comanche attack on San Sabá 1758 Founding of San Antonio 1718 First East Texas mission 1690 Mission system ended in Texas 1793 The Chicken War 1719 Canary Islanders immigrate to San Antonio 1731 The French and Indian War 1754 - 1763 Assimilation French threat to Spanish Texas Comanche dominance of the Great Plains Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will respond three prompts asking already know missions, problems challenges face missions, questions still missions. In exit ticket, students will respond two prompts asking one challenge one achievement missions learned day’s lesson. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit Student Group Presentation Slideshow This slideshow provides template students organize research information group’s mission. Groups will present mission using slideshow. Grade Level Readings This printable material includes readings seven missions covered lesson presenting information key people, places, tribes, events, significance mission. Foundation Readings This printable material includes readings seven missions covered lesson presenting information key people, places, tribes, events, significance mission. These readings include literacy supports bold key words highlighted information. Advanced Readings This printable material includes readings seven missions covered lesson presenting information key people, places, tribes, events, significance mission. These readings contain challenging phrasing academic vocabulary. Grade Level Worksheet In printable assignment, students will label map Texas missions, record information readings specific goals, people, challenges, achievements, outcome mission. Key information included chart provide note-taking assistance. Foundation Worksheet In printable assignment, students will label map Texas missions using word bank, record information readings specific goals, people, challenges, achievements, outcome mission. Key information answer options included chart provide note-taking assistance Advanced Worksheet In printable assignment, students will label map Texas missions, record information readings specific goals, people, challenges, achievements, outcome mission.

Unit Plan # 6 135-180 min

Mexican Independence and the Filibusters

A one-day lesson outlining the causes of the war for Mexican Independence, the key events and people including the filibusters in Texas, and the war’s outcome.

Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Philip Nolan Jean Lafitte Augustus Magee Jose Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara Dr. James Long General José Joaquín Arredondo Augustín de Iturbide Vicente Guerrero Creoles (Criollos) Peninsulares Mestizos Mulattos Filibusters Nacogdoches La Bahía New Orleans San Antonio The Medina River The Grito de Dolores Speech The Treaty of Córdoba The Plan of Iguala The Three Guarantees Caste System The Battle of Medina - August 18, 1813 The War for Mexican Independence – 1810-1821 Republic Constitutional Monarchy Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will make predictions people New Spain might wanted fight War Mexican Independence, groups likely fighting, might allies, likely result war was. In exit ticket, students will identify two significant effects war list five options. This based multi-select item type new 8th grade Social Studies STAAR test. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will read short passages outlining providing explanation events caused war, significant events war, effect war. Grade level work includes matching academic vocabulary, multiple-choice questions short answer questions sentence stems guide responses. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will read short passages outlining providing explanation events caused war, significant events war, effect war. Foundations work includes matching academic vocabulary two items pre-completed, multiple-choice questions one answer eliminated, short answer questions sentence stems answer options guide responses. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will read short passages outlining providing explanation events caused war, significant events war, effect war. Advanced work includes short, constructed response questions.

Unit Plan # 7 45-60 min

Texas Today

This one-day lesson examines eight contemporary elements of Texas culture that originated during the Spanish Colonial Era.

Indigenous people Conquistadors Vaqueros Tejanos San Antonio Acequias (aqueducts) Frescoes Tortillas Tejano music Rodeos Haciendas Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will make list anything recognize popular common Texas society today. Students will consider might related Spanish Colonial Era provide suggestion might related. In exit ticket, students will fill blanks paragraph explains summarizes four items lesson. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Flashcards This printable material one-page, front-and-back set flashcards provide title one element contemporary Texas culture, image element, description origins Spanish Colonial Era. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will examine record information 4 8 flashcards answer short, constructed response questions sentence stems provided assessing prior newly acquired knowledge. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will examine record information 3 8 flashcards word banks provided assist recording information chart. They answer short, constructed response questions sentence stems word banks provided assessing prior newly acquired knowledge. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will examine record information 6 8 flashcards answer short, constructed response questions assessing prior newly acquired knowledge.

Unit Plan # 8 45 min

Looking Ahead

In this one-day lesson, students examine primary source excerpts from a newspaper, letters, and a government report to analyze the challenges facing Mexico in 1821, including specifically its weak position in Texas.

Governor Antonio Martínez Tejanos San Antonio Economic hardship Strengthen Mexico’s position in Texas Territorial claims to Texas War for Mexican Independence Formation of the Mexican government Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will read excerpt San Antonio newspaper 1813 draw conclusions make inferences life San Antonio War Mexican Independence. In exit ticket, students will choose three possible options Spanish government make regarding address challenges posed Texas’ weak position country. Students justify answer explaining Spain might make choice. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will read primary source passages divided individual segments answer 1 – 3 short, constructed response multiple-choice questions excerpts. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will read primary source passes divided individual segments present significant information bold lettering. Students answer 1- 3 multiple-choice questions short, constructed response questions sentence stems answer options provided. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will read longer primary source passages answer 2 – 5 short, constructed response questions excerpt.

Unit Plan # 9 45-60 min

Study Guide and Flashcards

A one-day lesson to review key components of the Spanish Colonial Era unit including major themes and significant people, places, and events.

Father Damián Massanet Antonio Margil de Jesús Canary Islanders Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Jose Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara Augustus Magee Philip Nolan The Tigua San Antonio The War for Mexican Independence The Battle of Medina Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Flash Cards This printable review material contains flashcards can printed cut out. Students match cards key term correct definition explanation card. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will identify topics relevant unit might see test list various social studies topics. In exit ticket, students will answer self-assessment questions understanding material steps can take next better prepare test. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will match key terms significance, identify cause-and-effect relationships, answer multiple-choice questions one short, constructed response sentence stems guide student answers. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will match key terms significance (reduced answer options provided), identify cause-and-effect relationships (some answers provided) , answer multiple-choice questions one answer choice eliminated, one short, constructed response sentence stems response options guide student answers. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will match key terms significance, identify cause-and-effect relationships, answer multiple-choice questions two short, constructed responses.

Review 45-60 min

Review Mind Map

In this one-day lesson students will make connections between key topics covered in the unit by creating a mind map using sets of terms.

Review 45-60 min

Review Bingo Game

This one-day review lesson provides students with an opportunity to review key terms in a fun and engaging game of Bingo.

Review 45-60 min

Maps

We've assembled the following list of maps that are applicable to the Spanish Colonial Unit.

L'Amerique meridionale et septentrionale : dressée selon les dernieres relations et suivant les nouvelles decouvertes dont les points principaux sont placez sur les observations de Mss. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences

Map shows late seventeenth century geography, cities, political borders, and points of interest in North America, South America, and parts of England and France.

Idea naturalis Americae Borealis digito dei formata geographice proposita an MDCC

"Map shows southern and eastern portions of North America, Central America, the northeast coast of South America, the Caribbean islands, and California (depicted as an island)."

Le vieux Mexique, ou, Nouvelle Espagne avec les costes de la Floride : faisant-partic de l'Amerique septentrionale / par N. de Fer.

"Relief shown pictorially. Hand colored. Paris : Chez l'auteur dans l'Isle du Palais sur le quay de l'Orloge a la sphere royale avec privil du roy, 1702."

Théâtre de la guerre en Amerique telle qu'elle est à present possedée par les Espagnols

"Map shows the route of the Spanish fleet between Veracruz and Havana; possessions of Spain, England, France and Holland; boundaries, cities, settlements, islands and coastlines for the Gulf of Mexico."

North America: corrected from the observations communicated to the Royal Society at London, and the Royal Academy at Paris

"Map shows major settlements, areas of Native American habitation, and political divisions for the known extent of the continent of North America as far as the headwaters of the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes; Florida, Mexico, New Spain, islands of the West Indies, New Mexico, Greenland, New France, and New Britain; northwestern portions as 'incognita,' with a series of lakes and a 'lake of salt,' and lands of the nations of 'Mozeemlecks' and 'Gnacsitares.'"

Carte tres curieuse de la mer du sud, contenant des remarques nouvelles et tres utiles non seulement sur les ports et iles de cette mer: mais aussy sur les principaux pays de l'Amerique tant Septentrionale que Meridionale, avec les noms & la route des voyageurs par qui la decouverte en a ètè faite [Sheet 1]

"Map shows major settlements and coastal details for North and South America, western portions of Europe and Africa and eastern portions of Asia."

A map of Mexico or New Spain, Florida now called Louisiana and part of California &c.

"Map shows settlements, areas of Native American habitation, and notable physical features from the lower portion of North America to the northwestern corner of South America."

Carte du Mexique et de la Floride des terres anglaises et des Isles Antilles, du cours et des environs de la riviere de Mississippi

"Map shows cities, towns, and geographical features of Mexico, the West Indies, and Florida as known during the early eighteenth century."

Mexique ou Nouvelle Espagne suivant les nouvelles observations de messrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences, etc.

"Map shows the provinces of New Spain and major towns, the Yucatan peninsula, and upper Central America."

Mappa geographica complectens, I. Indiae occidentalem, II. Isthmum Panamensem, III. Ichnographiam præcipuorum locorum & portuum ad has terras pertinentium : Desumta omnia ex Historia Insulæ S. Dominici & pro præsenti statu belli, quod est 1740 inter Anglos & Hispanos exortum

"Map shows European possessions, cities, settlements, and notable physical features; fortification, streets, buildings, and harbor layout for cities in mid-eighteenth century Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies."

North America : performed under the patronage of Louis Duke of Orleans, First Prince of the Blood [Sheet 4]

"Map shows provinces, cities, towns, forts, Native American villages, tribal territory, shoals, banks, and other details along the coast of Mexico."

Mexico, or, New Spain in which the motions of Cortes may be traced

"Map shows provinces of New Spain, [Baja] California, "New Albion." Includes notes. New Mexico and Louisiana are shown separated by "Great Space of Land unknown." Areas of Native American habitation are noted."

Charte von Nordamerica : nach den neuesten Bestimmungen und Entdeckungen

"Map shows French Louisiana, the United States toe the Mississippi River, West Indies, British possessions, and Spanish possessions of New Mexico and New Spain; particular detail along the northwest Pacific coast of North America, large portion of western [future United States] is left blank and labeled as "Quivira"; major cities, major roads, and areas of Native American habitation."

The First Map of Texas: A Sketch of Alfonso Álvarez de Pineda's exploration of the Gulf of Mexico, taken from the original in the Archivo de Indias

"Map drawn by Pineda while on a royal mission in 1519 to map the unknown shoreline between Florida and Cabo Rojo. Pineda’s map is the first known topographic rendering of the Texas coastline."

A map of early expeditions through the Gonzales County region, 1689-1768

"Map shows scenes of exploration and Native Americans in early Gonzales County, Texas."

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Preview of the Spanish Colonial Period

A short introductory video to the Spanish Colonial Unit. Includes worksheets and/or other attachments.

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Spaniards in Indian Country

Spanish exploration in Texas, covering: The World that Silver Made, Presidios and Missions, La Salle and the French Threat.

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The (Many) Failures of the Spaniards

Spanish colonization in Texas, covering: First & Second Attempt of 1690-1722, Life on the Spanish Frontier, Arrival of the Comanche, Texas by 1800.

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Collapse of Spain in Texas (Part 1)

The end of Spanish colonization and rule in Texas, covering: Texas by 1800; Major Problems for Spain in Texas.

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Collapse of Spain in Texas (Part 2)

The end of Spanish colonization and rule in Texas. Covering: Major Problems for Spain in Texas Mexico’s Dilemma of Independence.

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