USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Late in the 1600s, England, the Netherlands, some German states, and Spain joined together in what they called the Grand Alliance. They opposed the growing power of France. A war broke out between the allies and France. This War of the Grand Alliance lasted from 1689 to 1697.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why did the Spanish feel that the french posed a threat again in 1699? The French had settled in Biloxi Bay and were exploring the west. Why did father hidalgo ask for help from the french governor in Louisiana? The Spanish established Los Andaes as the unofficial Spanish capital of Texas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Missions received less aid from the Spanish government and few Spanish were willing to become mission priests. In increasing numbers Indians deserted and mission buildings fell into disrepair. Mexican independence led to the final demise of California’s mission system.

Detailed explanation-4: -The La Salle expedition showed that France was interested in what is now Texas. The Spanish decided that to protect their claim, they needed settlements there. Over the next several decades, Spain established missions, military outposts called presidios, and towns in lands occupied by Native Americans.