Which if the following was an affect of the Battle of Medina? A. Texas rebels defeated a Spanish army
B. Texan rebels abandoned their claims on Texas
C. Encouraged others to join the revolution
D. Spain strengthened their power over New Spain

a.

Explanation:

The Spanish army continued to press, killing many of the fleeing soldiers. Most of the remainder were captured and then – in a portent of the future Texas War of Independence – were summarily executed. Fewer than 100 out of 1,400 soldiers on the Republican side survived, while the Royalists lost only 55 men.

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.