FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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Troops
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Viceroys
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Catholic Church
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Timucuan Indians
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1569, a wooden watchtower and a fort were built on the Mantanzas Inlet. The watchtower was used as a lookout for British ships. Pedro Menendez became Florida’s first Spanish Colonial Governor. He wanted to make sure that all of Florida stayed under Spain’s control.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, (born February 15, 1519, Avilés, Spain-died September 17, 1574, Santander), Spaniard who founded St. Augustine, Florida, and was a classic example of the conquistador-intrepid, energetic, loyal, and brutal.
Detailed explanation-3: -He is notable for planning the first regular trans-oceanic convoys, which became known as the Spanish treasure fleet, and for founding St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565. This was the first successful European settlement in La Florida and the most significant city in the region for nearly three centuries.
Detailed explanation-4: -1565 St. augustine North America Started on This DAY On September 8, 1565, Pedro Menendez de Aviles landed on the shore of Seloy, a large Timucuan town that was situated just opposite what was to become St. Augustine inlet.