WHY IT MATTERS NOW: Spanish and French cultures have a strongly influenced Texas culture. MAIN IDEA: Fierce rivals, Spain and France both wanted to claim Texas. Spain controlled the lands to the west. France controlled the lands to the east. Each country would have to establish permanent settlements in Texas to keep its rival out.
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