Which statements describe defining characteristics of the Spanish Colonial era?
Select TWO correct answers.
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Father Francisco Hidalgo led a rebellion that forced Spain to give up control of Texas.
France established a fur trade with Natives that forced Spain to leave North America.
Spain established San Antonio de Valero halfway between east and west Texas missions.
Many local Natives rejected the Spanish way of life and most missions closed.
Spanish missionaries in Texas forced English settlers off their lands.
The correct answers are:
- Spain established San Antonio de Valero halfway between east and west Texas missions.
- Many local Natives rejected the Spanish way of life and most missions closed.
The correct statements that describe defining characteristics of the Spanish Colonial era are:
1. Spain established San Antonio de Valero halfway between east and west Texas missions.
2. Many local Natives rejected the Spanish way of life and most missions closed.
To determine which statements describe defining characteristics of the Spanish Colonial era, we need to analyze each answer choice. Here's the explanation for each statement:
1. Father Francisco Hidalgo led a rebellion that forced Spain to give up control of Texas.
- This statement is referring to the Alonso De León and Francisco Hidalgo Expedition of 1689, during which Father Francisco Hidalgo did lead a rebellion against Spanish authorities. However, this rebellion did not force Spain to give up control of Texas. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
2. France established a fur trade with Natives that forced Spain to leave North America.
- This statement refers to the temporary French occupation of the Gulf Coast in the early 18th century, specifically their establishment of a fur trade. This trade did not directly force Spain to leave North America but did challenge their control in the region. Therefore, this statement can be considered a defining characteristic of the Spanish Colonial era.
3. Spain established San Antonio de Valero halfway between east and west Texas missions.
- This statement is accurate. In 1718, the Spanish established the mission and presidio of San Antonio de Valero, which later became known as the Alamo. It served as a midway point between the east and west Texas missions, providing a strategic location for both religious and military purposes. Therefore, this statement can be considered a defining characteristic of the Spanish Colonial era.
4. Many local Natives rejected the Spanish way of life and most missions closed.
- This statement is also accurate. The Spanish encountered resistance from many Native groups in Texas, who often rejected their attempts to convert them to Christianity and integrate them into Spanish society. As a result, many missions were abandoned or closed. Therefore, this statement can be considered a defining characteristic of the Spanish Colonial era.
5. Spanish missionaries in Texas forced English settlers off their lands.
- This statement is incorrect. There were no significant English settlements in Texas during the Spanish Colonial era, and there is no evidence to support the claim that Spanish missionaries forced English settlers off their lands. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
Based on the explanations provided above, the two correct statements describing defining characteristics of the Spanish Colonial era are:
- France established a fur trade with Natives that forced Spain to leave North America.
- Many local Natives rejected the Spanish way of life, and most missions closed.