Chapter 5, Student Web Activities, Texas and Texans, Glencoe, 2003

Chapter 5: Missions and Settlements
"Mission Ysleta"

Introduction
In Chapter 5, you read about the missions and presidios that the Spanish settled in Texas. The first permanent settlement of Europeans in Texas was the mission of Corpus Christi de la Ysleta, located near present-day El Paso. This mission still stands today. In this activity, you will read about the mission and see what it looks like.

Destination Title: Welcome to the Mission Trail

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Directions
Start at the Welcome to the Mission Trail Web site.

Scroll down to read the information provided.

Use what you have learned to answer the following questions.

1. When was Corpus Christi de la Ysleta first completed? Why did it have to be rebuilt in 1740?

2. Why was the new structure named San Antonio de la Ysleta?

3. What happened to the mission in 1829?

4. What symbolizes the strength and determination of the inhabitants of Mission Ysleta?

5. Now click on About the First Thanksgiving. Read the information provided. Note that the first play in America was performed at this event. In the space below, write the dialogue of your own short play that re-enacts Oñate's First Thanksgiving. Use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation when writing your play.