Information from the map could be used to support which of the following opinions about Spanish exploration of the New World?(1 point) Responses Spain was motivated to explore Texas because French territory bordered Spanish settlements and created competition for land. Spain was motivated to explore Texas because French territory bordered Spanish settlements and created competition for land. All three reasons for European exploration—God, gold, and glory—were equal motivations for Spain to explore Texas. All three reasons for European exploration—God, gold, and glory—were equal motivations for Spain to explore Texas. Exploration of Texas helped Spain completely eliminate British and French competition for land in the New World. Exploration of Texas helped Spain completely eliminate British and French competition for land in the New World. Exploration of Florida and Texas gave Spain control of all land in North, Central, and South America. Exploration of Florida and Texas gave Spain control of all land in North, Central, and South America.

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Without access to the specific map in question, it is difficult to definitively determine what information from the map could support which opinions about Spanish exploration. However, based on general knowledge of historical events:

1) It would be accurate to say Spain was motivated to explore Texas because French territory bordered Spanish settlements and created competition for land.

2) The opinion that all three reasons for European exploration—God, gold, and glory—were equal motivations for Spain to explore Texas could also potentially be supported by historic maps, although it would depend on the specific elements present on the map.

3) The opinion that exploration of Texas helped Spain completely eliminate British and French competition for land in the New World is not likely to be supported, as historically, Spain did not completely eliminate competition for New World lands.

4) The opinion that exploration of Florida and Texas gave Spain control of all land in North, Central, and South America is also unlikely to be supported. Spain certainly controlled large portions of these areas at different times, but never had exclusive control over all land in these regions.