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Why was Texas a land that both France and Spain wanted to control?
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What 6 countries controlled Texas throughout its history?
Spain, France, Mexico, Texas, Confederate States of America, United States of America
What are the four flags that flown over Texas from 1519-1836?
Texas under Spain Texas under France Texas under Mexico
What country ruled Texas first?
The empire of Spain first claimed sovereignty of Texas from the indigenous natives in 1519.
What country ruled Texas for 300 years?
No single country has held effective continuous rule over Texas. Although in effect the Empire of Spain ruled from 1519 to 1821, the Spanish briefly lost control in 1685 to the Kingdom of France before regaining sovereignty in 1689.
What was Texas before it became a us state?
Texas was an independent country from the end of the Texas War for Independence from Mexico until 1845 when it became a state. The country was known as the Republic of Texas. Before that, it was a territory of Spain, France and Mexico. In 1861, Texas joined the Confederate States of America. So Texas has flown six flags over its territory: those of Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States.
When did Spain reclaim Texas?
Spain reclaimed Texas in 1690 after having lost control to France in 1685 with the establishment of the unsuccessful French colony.
What flags have been over Texas?
texas,U.S.,FRANCE,and spain
What 6 countries controlled Texas throughout its history?
Spain, France, Mexico, Texas, Confederate States of America, United States of America
What are the four flags that flown over Texas from 1519-1836?
Texas under Spain Texas under France Texas under Mexico
Why did Spain claim Texas in 1519?
They hoped that new colonists would help to defend against Native Americans and Americans who illegally sneaked into Texas.
What were the six countries that ruled Texas?
France, Spain, Mexico, Republic of Texas, USA, CSA (Confederate States of America)
Was France a powerful country when Texas was under the power of France?
Yes, at that times, France was, with Britain and Spain, the most powerful country in the world.
What country ruled Texas first?
The empire of Spain first claimed sovereignty of Texas from the indigenous natives in 1519.
Six Flags over Texas include the US France Spain Mexico Texas and which other flag?
THE CONFEDERATE FLAG
What was the effect of France's establishment of Fort St. Louis in East Texas?
Spain began again to establish missions in Texas.
What European nation was involved in Texas colonization?
France made a failed attempt. Spain succeeded.
What countries have ruled Texas in the past 200 years?
France,Spain,Mexico,Republic of Texas,USA,CSA (Confederate States of America)
