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What was the purpose of the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819 between Spain and the U.S.?
What was the purpose of the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819 between Spain and the U.S.?
- To negotiate a peace treaty after a war
- To grant independence to Texas
- To establish clear boundaries between Spanish and U.S. claims (correct)
- To strengthen Spanish presence in Florida
Which famous historic site in Texas was originally part of the network of missions that the Spanish built?
Which famous historic site in Texas was originally part of the network of missions that the Spanish built?
- The Texas State Capitol
- The Alamo (correct)
- The San Antonio River Walk
- The San Jacinto Monument
What did the 1778 Spanish proclamation regarding unbranded cattle lead to in Texas?
What did the 1778 Spanish proclamation regarding unbranded cattle lead to in Texas?
- Legalization of cattle rustling
- Cattle branding practices (correct)
- Introduction of sheep farming
- Ban on cattle ownership
Which individual visited Texas in 1820 with hopes of establishing colonies in the area?
Which individual visited Texas in 1820 with hopes of establishing colonies in the area?
What term refers to an entrepreneur who made money by colonizing areas, as seen in early Texas settlement?
What term refers to an entrepreneur who made money by colonizing areas, as seen in early Texas settlement?
Which river in Texas does NOT bear a Spanish name, as mentioned in the text?
Which river in Texas does NOT bear a Spanish name, as mentioned in the text?
What was the primary goal of the Spanish missions in Texas?
What was the primary goal of the Spanish missions in Texas?
What was the outcome of La Salle's venture into Texas?
What was the outcome of La Salle's venture into Texas?
How did the Spanish respond to La Salle's incursions into Texas?
How did the Spanish respond to La Salle's incursions into Texas?
Why did the Spanish encourage their own people to establish or expand settlements in Texas?
Why did the Spanish encourage their own people to establish or expand settlements in Texas?
What was one of La Salle's ambitious plans for Texas?
What was one of La Salle's ambitious plans for Texas?
How did the Spanish gradually establish themselves in Texas during the eighteenth century?
How did the Spanish gradually establish themselves in Texas during the eighteenth century?
Why did Spanish officials declare in 1795 that local officials should prevent the passage of people from the United States of America into Texas?
Why did Spanish officials declare in 1795 that local officials should prevent the passage of people from the United States of America into Texas?
What was one of the first recorded verbal assaults on immigrants in Texas according to the text?
What was one of the first recorded verbal assaults on immigrants in Texas according to the text?
What was the primary reason for the Spanish government to give citizens of the United States land grants to settle in Louisiana?
What was the primary reason for the Spanish government to give citizens of the United States land grants to settle in Louisiana?
Why did many in Spain realize that closing off Texas was futile?
Why did many in Spain realize that closing off Texas was futile?
What was the objective behind recruiting Anglo settlers from the United States to serve as a buffer against intrusion by the U.S. government according to the text?
What was the objective behind recruiting Anglo settlers from the United States to serve as a buffer against intrusion by the U.S. government according to the text?
What was the main purpose behind negotiating the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819 between Spain and the U.S.?
What was the main purpose behind negotiating the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819 between Spain and the U.S.?
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