FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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Question
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Military bases to provide protection?
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Churches to convert the natives?
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Towns to conduct trade?
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Ranches to have an agricultural economy?
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Detailed explanation-1: -Presidios were colonial frontier military settlements intended to secure and defend Spain’s claim to territories occupied by indigenous populations.
Detailed explanation-2: -The presidio served as the base for exploration throughout California’s interior and it remained the seat of military power in California through the Mexican period. Originally constructed of wood, the presidio was reconstructed of adobe in 1778.
Detailed explanation-3: -In general, presidios featured high, sturdy walls that surrounded buildings for troops, equipment, animals, arms, and government officials. Around the fort, small towns would often develop. These consisted of of ranchers, craftsmen, priests, and other people whose work could benefit the fort.
Detailed explanation-4: -Soldiers acted as guards at the Presidio, patrolled the region, guarded the cattle and horse herds, and were sent to serve in other places. Soldiers were often sick and sometimes ended up in the post hospital.
Detailed explanation-5: –ˈzi-plural presidios. : a garrisoned place. especially : a military post or fortified settlement in areas currently or originally under Spanish control.