Question

spanish missions in texas
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the number of missions in present - day texas is drastically lower than when missions were first established.
how has texas changed since the closing of the missions in the late 1700s?
select two correct answers.
the areas where missions were located are now predominantly catholic.
the missions were turned into public schools for local children.
many of the missions are now historical sites for visitors to learn about them.
the american indians burned all the missions down due to warring factions.
some of the missions have remained as catholic churches in the areas.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

1. "The areas where missions were located are now predominantly Catholic." - Spanish missions spread Catholicism, so areas with missions likely have a Catholic influence, making this correct.
2. "The missions were turned into public schools for local children." - There's no historical basis for missions becoming public schools, so incorrect.
3. "Many of the missions are now historical sites for visitors to learn about them." - Missions are historical landmarks, so this is correct.
4. "The American Indians burned all the missions down due to warring factions." - Not all missions were burned by Indians, and this doesn't explain the current change, so incorrect.
5. "Some of the missions have remained as Catholic churches in the areas." - Some missions were repurposed or preserved as churches, so this is correct? Wait, no, the question is about how Texas changed. Wait, re - evaluating: The two correct ones are "The areas where missions were located are now predominantly Catholic" (due to mission - led Catholic spread) and "Many of the missions are now historical sites for visitors to learn about them" (missions as historical attractions). Wait, the fifth option: "Some of the missions have remained as Catholic churches" - but the question is about how Texas changed. The key is to find two that show change. The first option shows religious demographic change, the third shows cultural/historical change. The fifth: if missions remained as churches, that's a preservation, but is that a change? Maybe. But based on historical knowledge, the two correct are:

• "The areas where missions were located are now predominantly Catholic." (because Spanish missions were Catholic, and their legacy includes Catholic dominance in those areas)
• "Many of the missions are now historical sites for visitors to learn about them." (missions are now historical attractions, a change from active religious outposts to historical sites)

Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Let's re - check. The question is "How has Texas changed since the closing of the missions in the late 1700s? Select TWO correct answers."

Option 1: Missions spread Catholicism, so areas with missions are now predominantly Catholic. Correct.

Option 3: Missions are now historical sites (tourist attractions), which is a change from when they were active. Correct.

Option 5: Some missions remained as Catholic churches. But is that a "change" of Texas? Maybe, but the first and third are more about the overall change of Texas (religious landscape, historical tourism).

So the two correct are:

• The areas where missions were located are now predominantly Catholic.
• Many of the missions are now historical sites for visitors to learn about them.

Answer:

A. The areas where missions were located are now predominantly Catholic.
C. Many of the missions are now historical sites for visitors to learn about them.