Texas History - Conflicts of Empires

One reason the Spanish wanted to befriend the Comanches was...

• to gain their assistance against the Apaches
• to secure the right to travel across Comanche hunting grounds
• because the Comanches were eager to convert to Christianity
• to gain their help against the French in Louisiana

How did Tejanos react to Spain's withdrawal from East Texas?

• They felt fortunate to receive good farmland near San Antonio
• They were unhappy that Spain made them leave their homes
• They attacked the Spanish missions in the region
• They were happy to leave the land

How did Spanish policy regarding American Indians change during the late 1700s?

• Trade between the two groups was stopped
• Raids on Comanche villages became more frequent
• Spain encouraged friendly relations with the Comanches
• Settlers were instructed to attack American Indians on sight.

What was the largest settlement in Texas during the Spanish period?

• Goliad
• Houston
• Nacogdoches
• San Antonio

What major event occurred in 1821?

• Nacogdoches was founded
• The modern boundaries of Texas were established
• Mexico on independence from Spain
• Spain gave up all its lands in the Americas

As a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty, Spain secured control of...

• Texas
• the Neutral Ground
• Florida
• Louisiana

Who made the recommendation to abandon all missions except those at La Bahia and San Antonio

• Marques de Rubi
• Jose Gutierrez
• Miguel Hidalgo 
• Agustin de Iturbide

What was the result of the Battle of Medina?

• Texan rebels defeated a Spanish Army
• Comanche raiders defeated a Mexican army
• A Mexican royalist army defeated Texas rebals
• A Spanish army defeated French invaders

What industry grew in Texas after Mexico won its independence?

• manufacturing
• mining
• shipping
• ranching

Why did James Long invade Texas?

• He wanted to secure Mexican control of the region
• He wanted Texas to be part of the United States
• He wanted to create an independent republic
• He wanted to secure Texas for the Comanches