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They were seeking the seven cities of gold.

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The Spanish explored Texas to expand their territories, spread Christianity, and to search for riches such as gold and silver. The French explored Texas primarily for trade opportunities and to establish a presence in the region.

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Did the french explore Texas?

No the French did not


How did the defeat of the Aztecs affect European exploration of Texas?

The effect of the eurpeon is beause they explore Texas to teach them spanish


Why did the French presence motivate the Spanish to return to Texas?

Because the Spanish didnt want the french to take over


Who helped the Spanish in their efforts to find gold in Texas?

french.


Who help the Spanish in their efforts to find gold in Texas?

french.


How do you say explore in other languages?

In Spanish: Explorar In French: ExplorerIn German: ErkundanIn Japanese: SaguruThose are 4 of the ways to say explore in 4 different languages.Request more if I did not do the language you wanted.


What was the result of Spanish explorations in Texas?

Spanish exploration in the Southwest really didn't lead to European settlement in Texas. The Spanish explored in the 1500's, but Texas wasn't settled until the 1820's. The two are not related.


Where did Christopher Columbus explore in Texas?

Christopher Columbus did not explore Texas


Why did the French Texans migrate to Texas?

The french came to Texas in the 1600s to the 1800s because they were fighting Spain. They knew that if the spanish received the land, they would increase their empire across Texas.


How you say explore in french?

to explore is "explorer" in French.


What water feature would provide access for the french and spanish to explore the southern US and Mexico?

The Gulf of Mexico


What was the boundary between french and spanish territory in east Texas in the 1700s?

i dont now