Q: Turmoil in Texas

In the early 1800s, Texas was at the outer edge of which country's colonies?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

What happened to Spain's control over Texas as it closed most of its missions?

• It strengthened

• It remained the same

• It weakened

• It expanded

Which of the following was a major Spanish town in Texas in the early 1800s?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Nacogdoches

• Austin

Which town was NOT one of the three major Spanish towns in Texas?

• San Antonio

• La Bahia

• El Paso

• Nacogdoches

Who controlled the rest of Texas outside the major Spanish towns in the early 1800s?

• French settlers

• American Indian groups

• British colonists

• Mexican revolutionaries

Which of the following statements is true about early 1800s Texas?

• It was a central part of Spain's colonies

• It had many Spanish towns

• It was at the outer edge of Spain's colonies

• It was uninhabited

What was the impact of Spain closing its missions in Texas?

• Strengthened control

• Weakened control

• Increased population

• Expanded territory

In what year did France sell the Louisiana territory to the United States?

• 1763

• 1800

• 1803

• 1812

What did some people in the U.S. claim about the Louisiana Territory?

• It included all the land south of the Rio Grande

• It included all the land north and east of the Rio Grande

• It included all the land west of the Mississippi River

• It included all the land east of the Mississippi River

What did the instability in Mexico create questions about?

• Who would lead the army

• Who owned the land in Texas

• Who would become president

• Who controlled the trade routes