Which statement describes a consequence of the French expedition to Texas led by Ren-Robert Cavelier?
a. The French established a strong settlement lasting a hundred years.
b. The natives were weakened by the French and Texas was easily colonized by Mexico.
c. It sparked a rebellion against all the colonial powers by the natives.
d. The Spanish saw the need to reassert a more vigorous claim to the part of its empire that included Texas
Question 2
Which of the following techniques did Spain attempt to use initially to establish themselves permanently in Texas?
a. setting up a mission system
b. forming alliances with the native Indian tribes and the Mexican government
c. fostering enmity among the native Texans and the Anglos
d. dividing Texas into five separate parts and treating each part differently
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