What was the main reason the Spanish decided to secure East Texas?

• To prevent French occupation

• To establish trade routes

• To find new resources

• To convert Native Americans

Which mission did Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares found across the San Antonio River?

• Mission San Antonio de Valero

• Mission San Francisco de los Tejas

• Mission Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

• Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo

The Spanish built irrigation canals to water the _______.

What was the role of Louis de St. Denis in the Spanish colonization efforts?

• He guided Spanish soldiers and settlers to East Texas

• He was a Spanish missionary

• He led the French attack on Spanish missions

• He was the governor of Coahuila and Texas

The mission chapel founded by Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares is now known as the _______.

Why did the Spanish need a settlement between East Texas and the Rio Grande?

• To facilitate supply to missions

• To convert more Native Americans

• To establish a military base

• To trade with the French

The Spanish settlement on the San Antonio River eventually became the town of _______.

How did events in Europe affect the Spanish and French colonies

• Spanish and French colonies thrived independently of Europe.
• European events had no effect on the colonies.
• European events significantly impacted the stability of Spanish and French colonies. They began getting attacked.

• Colonial governance was solely determined by local leaders.

What is a detachment

• A detachment is a small military unit.

• A detachment refers to a physical attachment.
• A detachment is a method of communication.
• A detachment is a state