Why did Spain renew its efforts to establish missions and settle Texas in the late 1600s

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Eli Phelps

9 October, 16:47

Why did Spain renew its efforts to establish missions and settle Texas in the late 1600s

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Lorena · Answer 1

It was due to their rivalry with France. Texas is located between Mexico which was a Spanish Colony and Louisiana which was colonized by the French. Texas was not yet colonized at the time but Spain and Mexico realized that the area would be contested until a permanent settlement was set up. The French tried but failed but the Spanish moved to protect their claim to Texas.