FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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Father Damián Massanet
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Father Francisco Hidalgo
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José de Escandón
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Marqués de San Miguel de Aguayo
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Detailed explanation-1: -A Spanish expedition went to northeastern New Spain in 1716 to establish missions and forts (presidios). At the request of the Adaes Indians, Father Margil built the first Los Adaes mission. It was San Miguel de Linares de los Adaes, named for St.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Spanish government sought to strengthen its claim on Texas by building missions and presidios. Despite their efforts, the Spaniards never gained a strong hold on this region. Native Americans continued to outnumber them.” Main Idea: The Spanish built missions and presidios in an effort to control Texas.
Detailed explanation-3: -The first Spanish mission in East Texas was founded in 1690 by Damián Massanet, a Spanish priest of the Franciscan order of the Roman Catholic Church. He is also called Fray Massanet or Father Massanet.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.