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Spain colonized Mexico and other Central American/Carribean countries in the time between 1500 and 1650 (approx.), establishing Spanish as the dominant language there. As the US took over much of Mexico in the 1800's*, and many Mexicans, Central Americans, and Caribbean peoples have immigrated to the US in recent years, much of the (Southern) US, including Texas, has a sizable spanish-speaking population.
*Most of California, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Several other Southern states were once part of Mexico.
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What have the greatests concentration of spanish speakers?
The countries with the greatest concentration of Spanish speakers are Mexico, followed by the United States, Colombia, Spain, and Argentina. These countries are part of the Spanish-speaking world and have significant populations that speak Spanish as their primary language.
Why did the Spanish and French explore Texas?
The Spanish explored Texas to expand their territories, spread Christianity, and to search for riches such as gold and silver. The French explored Texas primarily for trade opportunities and to establish a presence in the region.
What is the main language spoken in the Texas?
English. A dialect of General American English to be more precise, with some Spanish influence.
When was the spanish language brought to the us?
When Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California becamse part of the United States, Spanish was already being spoken there. Explorers from Spain were settling those places while explorers from England were settling in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Why does the Southwest have such a Spanish and Mexican culture?
When Spain conquered Mexico, they created the Viceroyalty of New Spain. Mexico remained a Spanish colony from 1535 until 1821. A lot of the Spanish customs and language remained and were adopted by Mexicans. Most of the southwest continued to be part of Mexico until the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) when Mexico lost California, Nevada, Utah, Texas and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming to the United States.
Is spanish the official language of Texas?
Texas has no official language, but Spanish is very popular.
What language was the Texas constitution almost written in?
Spanish, at the time spanish was the dominant language
What is the major language spoken in Texas?
Spanish, however English is the defacto language
Did the spanish bring the cattle to Texas?
Cattle was first brought to Texas by explorers from Spain or the Spanish.
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.
How did fort St. Louis threaten 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.
Why did the Spanish decide to leave Texas?
They lost interest in texas because the natives had depleted the spain people and spain did not want to risk anymore people so they left........
What have the greatests concentration of spanish speakers?
The countries with the greatest concentration of Spanish speakers are Mexico, followed by the United States, Colombia, Spain, and Argentina. These countries are part of the Spanish-speaking world and have significant populations that speak Spanish as their primary language.
What contribution did alonso Alvarez de pineda make to spanish knowledge of Texas?
He provided Spain with the first accurate map of the Texas coast.
What religion was spread by these explorers to Texas?
the explores fromEurope did not first discover Texas i believe it was the Spanish explorers also known as conquistadors who first found Texas but it was Christianity
When did Spanish colonial rule in Texas begin?
From 1519 until 1821, Mexico was a colony of Spain. Officially, it was known as the Viceroyalty of the New Spain.
Why did Spain give Moses Austin permission to start a colony in Texas?
Spain did not give Moses Austin permission to start a colony in Texas. It simply gave him 4,428 acres in 1821.
