Which of the following was a characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas? A Forts were built to protect the Native Americans. B. Missions were used as a way to claim land. c Native Americans were discouraged from learning trades and skills D. Native Americans were prevented from accepting Catholicism.

How does the principle of federalism affect the u.s. government? a. it guarantees that the united states will always be a representative democracy b. it ensures that the state governments have greater authority that the federal government c. it creates both separate and overlapping powers for the federal and state governments d.it divides the federal and state governments into three branches