USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1731, 16 Canarian families were sent to San Antonio, Texas, most of them coming directly from the Canary Islands (some came from Havana). After arriving at Veracruz, they were forced to cross overland on foot to Texas, led by the Canarian Juan Leal Goraz, who eventually would become the first mayor of San Antonio.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ancient Canarians In 2017, the first genome-wide data from the Guanches confirmed a North African origin and that they were genetically most similar to ancient North African Berber peoples of the nearby North African mainland.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Canary Islanders-Journal of San Antonio The arrival of the Canary Islanders brought to fruition the recommendation of the Council of the Indies that a permanent civil settlement in the remote territory of Texas be established to prevent possible incursion of the French.

Detailed explanation-4: -Consequently, during the late 17th and 18th century, hundreds of Canarian families moved to Venezuela, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, with others going to places like Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina or the south of the present United States. These families were sent to populate various parts of Latin America.

Detailed explanation-5: -On March 9, 1731, sixteen families from the Spanish Canary Islands arrived at San Antonio de Béxar, a small village on the banks of the San Antonio River. The village consisted of the Presidio San Antonio de Béxar and the Mission San Antonio de Valero (now called The Alamo) across the river.