Spanish Colonial Period

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European power that established Catholic missions in Texas?

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Spain

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Spanish interest in Texas renewed after failed gold search.

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The French began exploring the area.

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Spanish missions in Texas were built to convert Native Americans to Christianity.

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Convert Native Americans to Christianity.

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Purpose of Spanish missions?

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Main tool for Spain's colonization of Texas.

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Result of Father Hidalgo’s letter to the French?

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Increased suspicion from the Spanish about the French claiming land in Texas.

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Success of José de Escandón's missions?

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Establishment of missions along the Rio Grande and Nueces River.

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Spanish sought Comanche alliance for...

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assistance against the Apaches.

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Tejanos' reaction to Spain's withdrawal from East Texas:

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Unhappy about being forced to leave their homes.

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Spanish policy on American Indians in the late 1700s changed to encourage friendly relations with the Comanches.

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Spain encouraged friendly relations with the Comanches.

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Recommendation to abandon missions except La Bahia and San Antonio.

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Marques de Rubi