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- 1. Multiple ChoiceOne reason the Spanish wanted to befriend the Comanches was...to gain their assistance against the Apachesto secure the right to travel across Comanche hunting groundsbecause the Comanches were eager to convert to Christianityto gain their help against the French in Louisiana
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow did Tejanos react to Spain's withdrawal from East Texas?They felt fortunate to receive good farmland near San AntonioThey were unhappy that Spain made them leave their homesThey attacked the Spanish missions in the regionThey were happy to leave the land
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow did Spanish policy regarding American Indians change during the late 1700s?Trade between the two groups was stoppedRaids on Comanche villages became more frequentSpain encouraged friendly relations with the ComanchesSettlers were instructed to attack American Indians on sight.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the largest settlement in Texas during the Spanish period?GoliadHoustonNacogdochesSan Antonio
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat major event occurred in 1821?Nacogdoches was foundedThe modern boundaries of Texas were establishedMexico on independence from SpainSpain gave up all its lands in the Americas
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAs a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty, Spain secured control of...Texasthe Neutral GroundFloridaLouisiana
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho made the recommendation to abandon all missions except those at La Bahia and San AntonioMarques de RubiJose GutierrezMiguel HidalgoAgustin de Iturbide
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the result of the Battle of Medina?Texan rebels defeated a Spanish ArmyComanche raiders defeated a Mexican armyA Mexican royalist army defeated Texas rebalsA Spanish army defeated French invaders
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat industry grew in Texas after Mexico won its independence?manufacturingminingshippingranching
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy did James Long invade Texas?He wanted to secure Mexican control of the regionHe wanted Texas to be part of the United StatesHe wanted to create an independent republicHe wanted to secure Texas for the Comanches
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAmong his recommendations following an inspection of Texas, Margues de Rubi proposed that _________________ replace Los Adaes as the capital of TexasGalvestonSan Antonio
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAntonio Gil Ybarbo founded the town of ____________________, which became a gateway between Texas and Louisiana.NacogdochesGoliad
- 13. Multiple ChoiceFollowing a new policy established by Athanase de Mexieres, the Spanish signed a peace treaty with the __________________ in 1785.ComanchesFrench
- 14. Multiple ChoiceUnder the __________________ treaty, the United States gave up all claims to Texas.Adams-OnisGalvez-Hondo
- 15. Multiple Choice_____________ was a well-known filibuster who was captured and killed during his second invasion of Texas.Jean LafitteJames Long
- 16. Multiple ChoicePeople of Spanish descent who lived in Texas were known as _____________________.peninsularesTejanos
- 17. Multiple ChoiceOfficals known as _____________________ represent countries in foreign affairs.diplomatsfilibusters
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe settlement at La Bahia was renamed _______________________ after the Mexican struggle for independence.DoloresGoliad
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