Southwest_Lesson_2_Spanish_Arrival

It introduced new cultures and technologies.

It had no impact on the region.

It caused only conflict and destruction.

It led to the disappearance of all native communities.

Cabeza de Vaca begins stories about Texas and the Southwest in 1534

Coronado explores but does not find the seven cities of gold in 1540

Oñate establishes New Mexico for Spain in 1598

Mexico wins independence from Spain in 1821

It ended Spanish rule permanently.

It forced Spanish settlers out for a time, but they later returned.

It led to peaceful relations between Spanish and Native Americans.

It caused the Spanish to abandon all missions.

Opposing enslavement of Native Americans

Creating accurate maps

Teaching ranching skills

Starting wars with Native Americans

The Spanish continued to control New Spain.

Mexico became part of the United States.

Mexico won independence and controlled New Spain.

Rancho lands were given to Native Americans.

Fiestas and music

Children working or learning from traveling teachers

Large homes made from adobe bricks

Mining for gold

Search for gold

Build missions

Conflict and revolt

Cooperate and adapt