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Spanish Influence on Texas

Presentation by Leilani Tsao

Names

Many names in Texas are Spanish

- San Antonio

- Guadalupe Peak

- Rio Grande R.

- El Paso

- San Marcos

- Also people's names, such as Maria, Cruz, Jose, Ariana, etc.

Holidays and Celebrations

Many holidays also were adapted into Texas by the Spanish.

- Cinco de Mayo

- Feliz Navidad (Christmas)

Food

Tex-Mex Food, including restaurants like:

- Pappasitos

-Casa Ole

-Guadalajara

-Chuys

-El Tiempo

-Ninfa's

-Escalante's

-And many more!!!

Religion

The Spanish also introduced a new religion, Catholicism, into Texas. At first the religion was an excuse to have the Native Americans to hold Texas for Spanish crown. They had to beat the French to Texas.

Language

Spanish was the major language that they spoke, obviously, since they were Spanish.

Clothing

- Baja Jackets

- Poncho

- Mexican Boots

- Sombrero

Spanish Influence

After the spanish settled and claimed Texas, many Spanish people stayed in Texas and Spanish culture, including food and clothing, developed in Texas, especially in San Antonio, where many street, landmarks, and city names are spanish.

7 types of influences

The Spanish influenced Texas in different cultural ways.

- Food

-Clothing

-Religion

-Language

-Names

-Animals

-Holidays

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