question 3. which of the following conclusions best describes french and spanish colonization in texas? a…

question 3. which of the following conclusions best describes french and spanish colonization in texas? a. french ranches were larger and more profitable than spanish farms. b. the spanish settled in east texas and the french in west texas. c. both the spanish and french built missions to support colonization in texas. d. as french influence in the region increased, spanish interest in texas grew.

question 3. which of the following conclusions best describes french and spanish colonization in texas? a. french ranches were larger and more profitable than spanish farms. b. the spanish settled in east texas and the french in west texas. c. both the spanish and french built missions to support colonization in texas. d. as french influence in the region increased, spanish interest in texas grew.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  • Option A: There is no historical evidence to suggest that French ranches were larger and more profitable than Spanish farms in Texas.
  • Option B: The Spanish settled in various parts of Texas, not just East Texas, and the French had limited settlement attempts, not specifically in West Texas.
  • Option C: Only the Spanish built missions in Texas to support colonization. The French did not build missions for this purpose.
  • Option D: As the French presence and influence in the region (such as La Salle's expedition) became known, it spurred the Spanish to increase their interest and efforts in Texas to counter the French threat.

Answer:

D. As French influence in the region increased, Spanish interest in Texas grew.