USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1519, the arrival of the first Spanish conquistadors in the region of North America now known as Texas found the region occupied by numerous Native American tribes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Contents. Spanish missionaries were the first European settlers in Texas, founding San Antonio in 1718.

Detailed explanation-3: -This settlement, at what is now La Plaza de las Islas, was the first permanent civil settlement in Texas. The Islanders named their town the “Villa de San Fernando” in honor of the Spanish prince, Don Fernando, who succeeded to the throne in 1746 as King Ferdinand VI.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sugar Land’s roots extend back to the first 300 settlers who came to Texas in the 1820’s with Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas.” The northern territory of Mexico, Austin negotiated a grant with the Mexican government to bring 300 colonists to settle a large area of land between the San Antonio and Brazos Rivers.

Detailed explanation-5: -From the late 1600s, Spain attempted to claim parts of Texas as its own by establishing perma-nent settlements there. However, Spain’s efforts to colonize Texas were challenged by the French and by Native Texan groups.