Exploration and Colonization of Texas

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What was the first goal of the Spanish missions in Texas?

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To convert American Indian tribes to Christianity

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What did the Spanish missionaries hope to achieve by creating mission centers?

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Teach American Indians about Spanish culture, history, and laws

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Why were the Spanish missions in western Texas unsuccessful?

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Remote location and distance from other Spanish settlements

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What was the name of the settlement established by La Salle?

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Fort Saint Louis

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What did Alonso de León discover on April 22, 1689?

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The remains of the French fort

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What did the Spanish government do after the failures of the missions in western Texas?

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Abandoned plans to establish settlements in Texas until the late 1600s

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What was the main reason for the decline of the missions by 1691?

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Lack of supplies and support

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Which mission is located in present-day San Antonio and is one of the most well-known missions in Texas?

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San Antonio de Valero Mission

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Who was responsible for establishing new settlements in the province of Nuevo Santander?

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Jose de Escandon

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What was the main reason for the construction of the Nuestra Señora del Refugio Mission?

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To serve as a refuge for Native Americans