1.what is one element in colonial spanish architecture?
-carpets
-terracotta tiles
-front yards
2.where can you find examples of spanish colonial architecture in the united states?
-wyoming
-the california missions
-new york

Terracotta tiles are the iconic feature of homes (and the general architecture) in Spain and across the Mediterranean, and of course in the American countries that were part of the colonization by the Spanish Crown.

Traditionally these roof tiles were made from clay, although now there are different process for its elaboration and come in different shapes.

California is located to the west of the United States, but before it was colonized by the Spaniards in 1769 and with colonization the first Franciscan missions were founded. Then, California became part of Mexico in the Mexican War of Independence from the Spanish Crown (1810-1821).

Years later, there was a war between Mexico and the United States (1846-1848). When this war finished, Mexico had to cede California to the United States as a condition for peace in the Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty.