The Chicken War

What was the result of the Chicken War in Texas?

• Abandonment of Spanish Franciscan missions

• Establishment of new French colonies

• Construction of new forts

• Expansion of Spanish territories

Where was Lieutenant Philippe Blondel stationed?

• Natchitoches, Louisiana

• San Antonio, Texas

• Mobile, Alabama

• Pensacola, Florida

To whom did the friar report the raid?

• Fray Antonio Margil de Jesús

• Captain Domingo Ramón

• Lieutenant Philippe Blondel

• Father Margil

What did Father Margil decide to do?

• Retreat

• Attack

• Negotiate

• Fortify

Where did Captain Domingo Ramón gather the people to wait?

• San Antonio

• Natchitoches

• Mobile

• Pensacola

What were the people waiting for in San Antonio?

• Reinforcements

• Supplies

• Peace negotiations

• New orders

Where did the small group camp until September?

• San Antonio

• Hasinai (Tejas) territory

• San Juan Bautista

• Valero Mission

Who traveled to San Antonio to seek help?

• Fray Margil

• Miguel de Aguayo

• Isidro Félix de Espinosa

• Blondel

Who was planning a military campaign to reclaim eastern Texas for Spain?

• Fray Margil

• Isidro Félix de Espinosa

• The Marqués de San Miguel de Aguayo

• Blondel

What happened to the Mission System in Texas because of The Chicken War?

• A complete withdrawal

• A two-year pause

• An increase in missions

• A change in leadership