FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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a rigid, structured daily schedule
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a new language to learn
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freedom to worship as they choose
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food, clothing and shelter
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Detailed explanation-1: -Spanish leaders formed alliances with some of the Indian tribes and provided them with tools, crops, livestock, and arms. The new materials available to these tribes gave them superior weaponry over their enemies. As Indians acquired horses, they became more mobile.
Detailed explanation-2: -While the Alamo may be the most well-known, in the 18th century, Spanish priests established five additional Catholic missions: San Antonio de Valero, San José, Concepción, San Juan and Espada, all along the San Antonio River.
Detailed explanation-3: -Encomienda system A labor system in which the Spanish crown authorized Spaniards, known as encomenderos, to enslave native people to farm and mine in the Americas.
Detailed explanation-4: -Spanish ranching as it was practiced in Texas formed the basis for the American cattle industry, which drew many of its original cattle from the mission herds. The Spanish also brought to the San Antonio valley a specialized method of farming that used irrigation.