How did the Spanish respond to the establishment of a French settlement in Texas in 1682?  (1 point)

Responses

They sent expeditions to Texas to confront the French.  
They sent expeditions to Texas to confront the French.  

They negotiated a treaty to divide Texas between France and Spain.  
They negotiated a treaty to divide Texas between France and Spain.  

They ignored the French presence in Texas.  
They ignored the French presence in Texas.  

They declared war on France.  

1 answer

The correct response is: They sent expeditions to Texas to confront the French.

The Spanish were concerned about the establishment of a French settlement in Texas and took action by sending expeditions to assert their claims and confront the French presence in the region.