USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first Spanish-speaking settlers began to group around the San Antonio River in 1718 when the mission and presidio (fort) were established.

Detailed explanation-4: -Spanish culture in what became the state of Texas would be based primarily on-and filtered through-Mexican culture, a very distinct and dynamic cultural tradition that derived only partly from Spanish culture. Many of those descended from Spaniards were mestizo or mixed blood.