European Explorers of North America were strongly motivated by-

An intense competition between nations to claim land

A system of missions established by the Catholic Church was intended to-

convert natives to Christianity

Why did many Americans move to Texas after Mexico gained independence from Spain?

Mexico created a government like the one in the United States.

Spanish colonists had to struggle to survive. What might be a reason they failed?

They were sick with many diseases.

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European Explorers of North America were strongly motivated by-
An intense competition between nations to claim land
A need to find the mouth of the Mississippi River
The quest to find a new political capital for Spain
The desire to spread the practice of enslaving people
2
Because of the actions of Stephen F. Austin in settling Texas, he is often called the -
Lone Star of Texas
Father of Texas
First Texas Ranger
Yellow Rose of Texas
3
Stephen F. Austin and Martin de Leon both were-
mission builders
state governors
empresarios
colonial military leaders
4
The French explorer claimed part of Texas for his country. He helped establish Fort St. Louis in Texas in 1685.
Christopher Columbus
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
Robert La Salle
5
The MAIN reason French explorers traveled to North America was to-
Find gold
Expand the fur trade
Fight the Spanish
Spread Christianity
6
A system of missions established by the Catholic Church was intended to-
assist in business development
provide housing for explorers
convert natives to Christianity
relocate convicts to the region
7
Why did many Americans move to Texas after Mexico gained independence from Spain?
Mexico established a large army and navy to protect Texans.
Mexico created a government like the one in the United States.
Mexico attracted people to the area who were already Catholic.
Mexico promised colonists that one day they would be free.
8
Spanish missions were started in which locations?
along the ocean
in the Panhandle
near rivers
near mountains
9
Which of the following is one way Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca affected the settlement of Texas?
By leading colonists up the Colorado River
By starting the towns of Dallas and Houston
By rebelling against Spanish rule
By exploring and mapping Texas
10
Robert La Salle's expedition to Texas angered the rulers of-
Portugal
France
Russia
Spain
11
Spanish colonists had to struggle to survive. What might be a reason they failed?
They were sick with many diseases.
They made friends with the Native Americans.
They were able to plant enough food.
They had a smart leader.

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