USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The first would be to convert natives to Christianity. The second would be to pacify the areas for colonial purposes. A third objective was to acculturate the natives to Spanish cultural norms so that they could move from mission status to parish status as full members of the congregation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conflict among colonial powers was magnified by Spanish settlers arriving from the south and new groups of Native Americans, including the Comanches and Wichitas, making their way into Texas from the north.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Spanish Colonial Administration established missions in Texas to spread the Catholic faith. The first permanent mission in Texas was Corpus Christi de la Isleta. The mission was founded in 1680 near present-day El Paso. The purpose of the missions was to convert American Indians to the Catholic religion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Count Escandon was chosen to led Spain’s expansion efforts in South Texas. In 1748, Count Escandon settled 3, 000 soldiers, priests, and settlers along the Rio Grande and Nueces rivers. Fifteen missions were established and he moved La Bahia mission and presidio to present day Goliad.