San Antonio Missions National Park – The Daytripper

Question

1. What is the famous call that came from the history of the Mission San Antonio de Valero?


2. When was the chain of missions built in San Antonio?

3. What were two of the goals for these missions?
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Answer 1

1. The famous call associated with the history of the Mission San Antonio de Valero is "Remember the Alamo!" This phrase became a rallying cry during the Texas Revolution, particularly during the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.

2. The chain of missions in San Antonio was built in the 18th century, with construction primarily taking place between 1718 and 1793.

3. Two of the goals for these missions were: a. To convert Native Americans to Christianity, particularly to Catholicism. b. To establish a Spanish presence in the region for the purposes of colonization and to promote agriculture and settlement.