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Who was the head of the Spanish government?

• Viceroy

• Monarch

• Governor

• President

What role did viceroys play in the Spanish government?

• They were soldiers

• They were explorers

• They performed administrative duties

• They were missionaries

To which province did Texas belong under Spanish control?

• New France

• New Spain

• New England

• New Mexico

What was the main purpose of sending explorers, missionaries, and soldiers to Texas?

• To trade goods

• To establish schools

• To colonize New Spain

• To build roads

How long was the Spanish system of colonization used?

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

• 250 years

What was the estimated population of Texas by 1803?

• 3,000

• 4,800

• 5,500

• 6,200

Who invaded Spain in 1808?

• British Army

• French Army

• German Army

• Italian Army

Who was placed on the Spanish throne by Napoleon Bonaparte?

• His son

• His brother

• His cousin

• His uncle

What did many people in Mexico and other territories of New Spain begin to talk about?

• Trade agreements

• Independence

• New laws

• Building roads

Who is depicted in the image as the King of Spain?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Joseph Bonaparte

• Charles IV

• Ferdinand VII