USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

SPANISH COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do names like El Paso and Amarillo and mission inspired architecture in homes show us about Texas?
A
Texas was impacted by Native American Culture
B
Texans thought of these things by themselves
C
What is the Mountains and basins?
D
These things were inspired by Spanish influence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spaniards also introduced sun-dried adobe bricks to West Texas, material that revolutionized the architecture of the region. The customary flat-roofed adobe building originated in Spain and was spread throughout northern Mexico and the American Southwest by early soldiers, clerics, and colonists.

Detailed explanation-2: -Major Influences on Spanish Architecture Muslim invasions, the rise of Christian religion, the Renaissance, and other foreign influences have transformed Spanish architecture throughout history. Spain has managed to blend its traditional structures with modernity in cities including Barcelona, Bilbao, and Granada.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Spanish influence is still felt in Texas today. The state’s name is derived from the word Tejas, a Spanish rendering of the Caddo word for friends or allies. Many place names such as San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and El Paso, are of Spanish origin.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most common Spanish-style homes are Mission Revival, Pueblo Revival, Monterey, Floridian, and Spanish Eclectic. The last one on that list, Spanish Eclectic, is the most common of these house types because it is an umbrella term.

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