FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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to spread their religion of Catholicism
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to find gold
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to protect their land claims in Texas from the French
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to expand their territory for resources and influence
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Detailed explanation-1: -Spanish missions were explicitly established for the purpose of religious conversion and instruction in the Catholic faith. However, the mission system actually served as the primary means of integrating Indians into the political and economic structure of Florida’s colonial system.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main goal of the California missions was to convert Native Americans into devoted Christians and Spanish citizens. Spain used mission work to influence the natives with cultural and religious instruction.
Detailed explanation-3: -What are the 3 Goals of the Spanish Mission System? Teach, civilize and convert American Indians to Christianity.
Detailed explanation-4: -Established between 1718 and 1731, these missions were built not only to spread the faith of the conquistadors, but also to serve multiple foreign policy objectives for the Spanish government.