Following news that La Salle had claimed the coast of Texas for France and the French had founded New Orleans in 1718, Spain
A) declared war on France to curb possible expansion into Texas.
B) built the city of San Antonio to assert its claims to Texas.
C) built the city of El Paso to assert its claims to Texas.
D) concluded a treaty with France confirming Spain's imperial control over all of Texas.
Answer: B
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