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FT. St. Louis was a french claim. Spain thought that the french could take over and gain control over New Spain. The french thought that because Robert Cavelier de La Salle found Texas, word spread out to the spanish saying that there is a french settlement near the Matagorda Bay.

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How did Fort St. Louis threaten the Spanish claim to Texas?

FT. ST. Louis was a french claim. Spain thought that the french could take over and gain control over New Spain. The french thought that because Robert Cavelier de La Salle found Texas, word spread out to the spanish saying that there is a french settlement near the Matagorda Bay.


When did the Spanish explorers claim Mexico Texas and California?

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Why did Spanish come Texas?

to colonize, claim land and build missions!


Why did La Salle come to explore Texas?

To expand the claim of France on that area.


Did the Spanish have the right to claim and colonize Texas?

They had every right but didn't bother with it until France made an effort to do so.


Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders?

He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States. He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Louisiana.


What counties of present day Colorado and New Mexico were once a part of Texas?

The Texas claim is based on being a break way Republic from Mexico whose claim is based on Spanish exploration and settlement. Since Texas had no exploration of the area in question the Texas claim to lands along the north and eastern banks of the Rio Grande lack merit and standing. But that was all settled effectively in the 1850 compromise. The US did uphold the Texas claim to El Paso and in the County Club border settlement, the Supreme Court also sided against New Mexico.


If you are on a mortgage you have to claim half of the interest by Texas law?

If you are on a mortgage you have to claim half of the interest by Texas law?


Spanish Explorers Claim Florida?

if you mean why did spanish explorers claim Florida is because they were looking for things i guess.


Do servers have to claim tips in Texas?

no they do not


Where did the Spanish explore and claim?

calaforna


How did policies about the settlement of Texas change when the region passed from Spanish to Mexican hands?

they changed when the region passed, because Mexico became free from Spain and could make their own choices. The spanish drove off Americans trying to claim lands in Texas but Mexico made a deal with Stephen Austin after being persuaded.