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Why did Spain and France compete for territory in TX?
Both countries wanted new lands to claim and settle.
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Where did the Spanish establish settlements in Texas?
Along the Rio Grande, the San Antonio River, and East Texas
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What impact did the Mexican War of Independence have on the development of Texas?
People in Texas had to rebuild their homes and businesses.
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What is a cash crop?
A crop, such as cotton or tobacco, that settlers sold for money.
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a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country/another land
an immigrant
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Which Spanish explorer spent the most time and covered the most territory in TX: Cabeza de Vaca, De Moscosco, Coronado, or De Soto?
What is: Cabeza de Vaca
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What was the result of Spanish exploration of Texas?
The Spanish claimed and occupied the land to develop it.
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What economic reward did Mexican leaders such as Martin de Leon get for becoming successful empresarios?
They received land from the government and fees from settlers.
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What do you think was the main economic reason that Stephen F. Austin located his colony in a region drained by the Colorado and Brazos rivers?
The colonists would have rich soil for crops and grass for cattle.
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The Spanish word for a conqueror
Conquistador
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What did Francisco Vasquez de Coronado do on his journey with a large expedition?
He explored for two years but found no cities of gold.
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What reason makes the most sense why Spanish missions remain important landmarks in Texas today?
They stand as a reminder of communities where European missionaries taught American Indians their religion.
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What was a characteristic of the government of Mexico after it won independence from Spain?
Ruled by an elected president and a congress
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How did Texian settlers who came from the southern United States affect the economic development of Texas?
They brought cash crops and slavery.
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A Spanish military fort
Presidio
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What happened to the French fort in Texas started by Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle?
The fort was empty and in ruins when the Spanish arrived.
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How did Catholic missionaries contribute to the development of Texas?
They founded missions and taught work skills to American Indians.
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What was a major change from Spanish to Mexican rule of Texas?
The capital changed from San Antonio to Saltillo.
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Why is Gail Borden famous today?
He invented condensed milk.
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Volunteer soldiers
Militia
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Why did the Spanish government build missions in TX? (3 reasons)
1. To claim and develop land 2. To expand and protect Spanish territory 3. To teach Catholic beliefs and work skills to American Indians
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How did most Tejanos in Mexican Texas earn a living?
Ranching
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What was a geographic factor that influenced how American settlers in Texas built dogtrot cabins?
Usable local resources, such as wood, stones, and mud
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Why did Spain send explorers to the Americas?
Spain sent explorers to the Americas in search of gold, land, and other riches. They also wanted to find the best route to Asia.
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a land agent who divided land for settlers and kept the law
empresario