FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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American Indians were encouraged to learn a trade
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missions were used as a way to claim land
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American Indians were prevented from accepting Catholicism
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forts were built to protect the missions
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Detailed explanation-1: -The main surge of the style in Colorado was between 1900-1930. The style was so popular that early buildings were remodeled with Spanish Mission elements. The Spanish Mission style is mainly recognized by the curvilinear-shaped gable walls or low parapets at the roof line.
Detailed explanation-2: -Established between 1718 and 1731, these missions were built not only to spread the faith of the conquistadors, but also to serve multiple foreign policy objectives for the Spanish government.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Spanish Colonial era in Texas began with a system of missions and presidios, designed to spread Christianity and to establish control over the region. The missions were managed by friars from the order of St.
Detailed explanation-4: -While the Alamo may be the most well-known, in the 18th century, Spanish priests established five additional Catholic missions: San Antonio de Valero, San José, Concepción, San Juan and Espada, all along the San Antonio River.