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SPANISH INFLUENCE IN TEXAS Chapter 6

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SPANISH INFLUENCE IN TEXASChapter 6

SPANISH & THE ENVIRONMENT

Spanish built colonial homes from timber & rocks

Home furniture was made from natural resources in the area

SPANISH & THE ENVIRONMENT

Positive Effects: The Spanish were provided with shelter & their necessities

Negative Effects: Natural resources were lost

SPANISH & PLACE NAMES

Rio Grande River: Means “Big River”

Amarillo: Means “Yellow” in Spanish

Cities of El Paso, Laredo, Mission & Hidalgo

OTHER SPANISH INFLUENCES

Religion: Roman Catholic

Food: Tortillas & Tamales

Arts: Corridos & Tejano Music