FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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Question
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The Spanish implemented the mission-presidio system to
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Spread Catholic religion to the American Indians.
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Spread their culture to the American Indians.
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Gain allies to defend the Spanish territory.
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All the above.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A presidio protected a mission. Presidios were forts that offered safety from unfriendly American Indians. They also helped control the American Indians in the missions. Soldiers from the presidio caught American Indians who ran away from the mission.
Detailed explanation-2: -The mission system involved three major institutions-the mission itself, the presidio, and the pueblo.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main purpose of a presidio was to protect the colonists from Indian attacks. Presidio soldiers were also expected to bring back any natives who ran away from the mission. In addition, they protected groups bringing supplies from the Rio Grande.
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