missions and presidios of texas (under spain). missions were built by spain to establish control of...
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MISSIONSMISSIONS were built by Spain to establish were built by Spain to establish control of what is now Texas and to control of what is now Texas and to spread Catholicism to the native spread Catholicism to the native population. (population. (GODGOD, Gold, Glory), Gold, Glory)
PRESIDIOSPRESIDIOS were built by Spain to protect were built by Spain to protect the Missions. People living in the Missions the Missions. People living in the Missions were religious officials such as fathers, were religious officials such as fathers, monks. Native Texans also lived in the monks. Native Texans also lived in the missions and were used as servants.missions and were used as servants.
11stst permanent European settlement in permanent European settlement in Texas. Missions and Presidios were a Texas. Missions and Presidios were a way to hold on to territory claimed by way to hold on to territory claimed by Spain.Spain.
11stst Spanish Mission built in East Texas. Spanish Mission built in East Texas.After the failure of the mission, France’s After the failure of the mission, France’s
St. Denis expressed interest in trading with St. Denis expressed interest in trading with the natives of Texas, as a result, Spain the natives of Texas, as a result, Spain began building new missions in Texas.began building new missions in Texas.
Built by Spain to be a half-way point Built by Spain to be a half-way point between New Spain (what is now Mexico) between New Spain (what is now Mexico) and the missions of East Texas.and the missions of East Texas.
Built by the Spanish to protect San Built by the Spanish to protect San Antonio de Valero. (Alamo)Antonio de Valero. (Alamo)
Towns were established by settlers who Towns were established by settlers who wanted a new life in New Spain (what is wanted a new life in New Spain (what is now Texas).now Texas).
11stst permanent English settlement in the permanent English settlement in the New World. Established by England for New World. Established by England for profit. (GOLD)profit. (GOLD)
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