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In an attempt to convert the Native Americans to their state religion, Roman Catholicism.
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∙ 11y agoThey feared the French would gain control of Texas and take the land they claimed. Alonso de Leon and Father Massanet were impressed by the land and Tejas (Texas).
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∙ 12y agoto converte native Americans to the catholic faith. and to start colonies to prevent the french from claiming land.
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∙ 9y agoThe Spanish built missions beginning in 1769 to colonize parts of present-day California. This was in large part a response to Russian fur trappers moving farther down the coast from Alaska.
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Where did the spanish missionaries build missions in North America?
Texas, California, New Mexico and Arizona
What contribution did missions make to Texas?
The Spanish implemented a mission system during their time in Texas. These missions were set up, primarily by Jesuits, to force Christianity on Native Americans. The missions also allowed the Spanish to keep control of frontier areas.
Why did spanish explorers come to Texas?
San Antonio served as a mid-way point for shipments of supplies from Mexico into Texas. They also saw the San Antonio River (River Walk today) as a source of life for the town to grow.
What is the Spanish legacy of Texas?
What are examples of the Spanish legacy in Texas
What is the oldest mission in texas?
Some 35 missions were established in Texas during the Spanish period. The oldest mission to be populated in Texas was located at El Paso.
Why did Spanish come Texas?
to colonize, claim land and build missions!
Where did the spanish missionaries build missions in North America?
Texas, California, New Mexico and Arizona
When did Spain start to build missions in Texas?
Spain started to build missions in Texas around 1690.
Why did Spanish build missions in east Texas?
to make them onto good citizens and to convert them into catholics
How did the Spanish decide where to build the missions?
by serra
When did Spain begin to build missions in Texas?
About 1690.
What Texas city is famous for its spanish missions including the Alamo and the riverwalk?
San Antonio is the Texas city that is famous for its spanish missions including the Alamo and the riverwalk
The former mission church is now called what?
The closest I got to this anwer is "The Alamo Shrine" from The Spanish Missions in Texas
What did the Spanish build to try to protect California?
missions
What did the spanish build in the Americas?
They built colonies and missions.
Why did the Spanish build the missions?
because they wanted toooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spain began building missions in Texas in what year?
Spain began building missions in Texas in 1716. Two years later, the first civilian settlement in Texas, San Antonio, was established as a way station between the missions and the nearest existing Spanish settlement.
