Ch. 7 - 1, 2, & 3

Marqués de Rubí concluded that Spain should open more missions in Texas. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

• True

• False

The Adams-Onis Treaty required the U.S. to surrender all claims to Texas. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

• True

• False

After the Seven Years’ War, the eastern boundary of Spanish Texas became the Sabine River. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

• True

• False

East Texans were willing to relocate because farming was easier in San Antonio. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

• True

• False

Barón de Ripperdá was successful in stopping Apache raids. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

• True

• False

Why did early settlers of Nacogdoches develop an independent way of life? Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question.

• because they were isolated and Spain had little control over them

• because their population was so large they could rely on themselves

• because many of them were French colonists ruled by France

• because they were under the protection of Mission Guadalupe

What effect did the American Revolution have on the people of Spanish Texas? Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question.

• It reconfirmed their desire to return to San Antonio.

• It encouraged them to fight against the Native American raids.

• It led to their participation in helping the American colonists.

• It increased their dependence on Spain.

What was a result of the United States’ purchase of the Louisiana Territory? Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question.

• Spain regained control of Texas.

• Mexico lost control of Texas.

• The U.S. and Texas shared a border.

• France shared a border with Texas.

What role did Bernardo de Gálvez, the Spanish military governor of Louisiana, play in the American Revolution? Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question.

• His army helped British troops capture forts along the Gulf of Mexico.

• He made generous contributions to the British forces.

• He sold Louisiana to the United States.

• He opened the port of New Orleans to American ships.

What development enabled settlers to move freely across the Mississippi River toward Spanish Texas? Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question.

• Rubí’s inspection of the frontier

• Y’Barbo’s settlement in Bucareli

• the terms of the Louisiana Purchase

• the terms of the Adams-Onis Treaty