Spain and France in Texas

What was the main purpose of the missions established by Spain in East Texas?

• To convert American Indians to the Catholic religion

• To trade with the French

• To establish military bases

• To explore new territories

What was the main reason Spain abandoned the mission system in Texas?

• Hostile Indians and the expense of running them

• Lack of resources

• French attacks

• Natural disasters

What did the Marquis de Rubi recommend regarding the missions in Texas?

• Move East Texas settlers to San Antonio

• Build more missions

• Convert more American Indians

• Trade with the French

Who was Philip Nolan?

• A filibuster from Ireland

• A Spanish governor

• A French trader

• An American soldier

What was the outcome of the Long Expedition?

• Long escaped after being arrested

• Long was successful in establishing a settlement

• Long was killed in battle

• Long negotiated a treaty with Spain

What was the result of the French and Spanish war in 1719?

• The French drove the Spanish out of East Texas

• The Spanish conquered Louisiana

• The French established new missions

• The Spanish defeated the French

What was the role of filibusters in Texas?

• To settle illegally and profit

• To trade with the Spanish

• To convert American Indians

• To build missions

What happened to the person who returned to Galveston Island in 1820?

• He became a governor.

• He was captured by Spanish troops.

• He started a business.

• He moved to France.

What was the Neutral Ground Agreement about?

• A trade deal

• A military alliance

• A boundary dispute

• A cultural exchange

In what year did Spain return the Louisiana Territory to France?

• 1790

• 1800

• 1810

• 1820