They 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).
The 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.
Texas, California, New Mexico and Arizona
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.
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 are examples of the Spanish legacy 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.
to colonize, claim land and build missions!
Texas, California, New Mexico and Arizona
Spain started to build missions in Texas around 1690.
to make them onto good citizens and to convert them into catholics
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About 1690.
San Antonio is the Texas city that is famous for its spanish missions including the Alamo and the riverwalk
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missions
They built colonies and missions.
because they wanted toooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.