Question

In his report in 1767, Marque´s de Rubi´ decided to abandon East Texas. What specific factors caused him to make this decision? Were they satisfying the primary goals of Spanish settlements and missions? Why or why not? (OC2)

Answer 1

The answer is below

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The specific factors that caused Marque´s de Rubi to abandon East Texas are:

a. Presidios were not thriving

b. Missions were not thriving.

c. Only La Bahia and San Antonio de Bexar missions were growing.

d. Spain had low power, capital, and people necessary to hold a vast area.

2. The primary goal of the mission is to spread Christianity while they settle, however, due to the hostile nature of the natives and geographical barriers, the situation on the ground did not serve the primary situation of the Spanish settlers.

The reason is:

a. Unfriendly Natives

b. Geographic disadvantages

c. Low Spanish settlers.