On October 2, 1835, the growing tensions between Mexico and Texas erupt into violence when Mexican soldiers attempt to disarm the people of Gonzales, sparking the Texan war for independence. Texas—or Tejas as the Mexicans called it—had technically been a part of the Spanish empire since the 17th century.
Lincoln risked starting a war with the Confederate States who may interpret the action as Northern aggression.
<span>He spread his power throughout the nation and called for his absolute rule. He strengthened the Catholic Church and had a sea battle using the armada with England over the gold they were bringing back from mexico.
5) </span><span>During Philip II's reign he expanded Spanish influence, stregthened the Catholic Church, and made his own power absolute. He was like his father hard working, devoluted, and ambitious. Unlike others, Philip spent most of his time on government work. He never jousted and would sometimes hunt. He made every part of the government responsible to himself. He controlled as an absoulte monarch with complete control over his government and the lives of the people.
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The Portuguese traders António da mota and Fransisco Zeimoto
