FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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Jose de Escandon
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Antonio Margil de Jesus
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Father Damian Massanet
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Marques de San Miguel de Aguayo
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Detailed explanation-1: -On orders from Spain, the viceroy of Mexico set out to retake and fortify the region. He sent the Marqués de San Miguel de Aguayo, the governor of Coahuila and Texas, to drive the French from the region and rebuild the missions.
Detailed explanation-2: -José de Azlor y Virto de Vera, second Marquis of San Miguel de Aguayo by marriage (born c. 1677 – died 9 March 1734), commonly known as the Marqués de Aguayo, was the governor of the provinces of Coahuila and of the New Philippines in New Spain between 1719 and 1722.
Detailed explanation-3: -The first permanent Spanish settlement within the boundaries of the state of Texas is believed to have been founded in 1682 by Fray Francisco Ayeta. The mission, Corpus Christi de la Ysleta del Sur, was located east of present day El Paso.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Spanish government sought to strengthen its claim on Texas by building missions and presidios. Despite their efforts, the Spaniards never gained a strong hold on this region. Native Americans continued to outnumber them.” Main Idea: The Spanish built missions and presidios in an effort to control Texas.