Served as military commander and governor of the area that is present day Laredo
Led Spain's expansion efforts into South Texas
Sent Settlers to the land between Rio Grande and Nueces River
16. Who is described above?
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F. Fray Damián Massanet
G. José de Escandón
H. Antonio Margil de Jesús
J. Francisco Hidalgo

Respuesta :

Answer: G. José de Escandón

Explanation:

José de Escandón is considered one of the great statesmen of his era and due to his activities in North America, amassed a fortune. He was the milirary commander and governor of Nuevo Santander which extended from modern-day southern Texas to modern day Mexico.

In order to claim land before the French and the British, he led Spain's efforts into south Texas and sent Settlers to the land between Rio Grande and Nueces River.

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