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During the Age of Contact, which OTHER European country landed unexpectedly in Texas in 1685 and directly led to Spain changing its level of interest in Texas? (Options: England, Italy, France, Germany)

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France

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Determine which part of the passage shows how LaSalle’s failed expedition affected Spain’s actions in Texas.

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Textbox 4

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What was the purpose of the MISSIONS that Spain built in Texas?

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They were religious outposts built to convert natives to the Spanish culture.

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What was the purpose of the PRESIDIOS that Spain built in Texas during this time period?

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They were forts filled with soldiers who would protect the settlements.

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What was the name of the first mission built in Texas?

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Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

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According to the chart, where was mission San Francisco de los Tejas located?

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Between the Trinity and Red Rivers in East Texas

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The word “tejas” is the origin of our state’s name. In the Caddo language, this word meant -

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Friend

Front

Which city on this map served as the first Spanish capital of Texas from 1722 until 1772?

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Los Adaes

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In what year were the mission and presidio of San Antonio established?

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1718

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The most famous mission of San Antonio will eventually be nicknamed -

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the Alamo