Question

List and describe at least three ways that Spain has influenced the culture of Texas.

Answer 1

1. Ranching is a big thing in Texas, a very specialized type of farming "irrigation" was introduced by spain.
2. Spain established colonies in Texas and have control over certain regions, which led to a growth in christianity.
3. Texas was thought to have lots of riches since it is such a large form of land, however Spain exposed that they had no riches at all.

Answer 2

Many place names such as San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and El Paso, are of Spanish origin. The culture still thrives in Texas via food, entertainment, language, and celebrations such as Cinco de Mayo.

Spanish ranching as it was practiced in Texas formed the basis for the American cattle industry, which drew many of its original cattle from the mission herds. The Spanish also brought to the San Antonio valley a specialized method of farming that used irrigation.

The Spanish Colonial era in Texas began with a system of missions and presidios, designed to spread Christianity and to establish control over the region. The missions were managed by friars from the order of St. ... The missionaries hoped to spread Christianity and the Spanish culture to native groups.