FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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Question
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Because there were conflicts with the indian tribes in the South Texas region
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Because there was a drought
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They could catch more fish on the Guadalupe River
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They needed more land for cattle to graze
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why did the Spanish decide to move Mission La Bahia from the coast to along the Guadalupe River? There were conflicts with American Indian tribes in the region.
Detailed explanation-2: -This location proved unsuitable, because of troubles with the Karankawa Indians and in 1726 it was abandoned and the fort relocated inland (some twenty-six miles) along the Guadalupe River near the site of Mission Valley (northwest of present day Victoria, in Victoria County) and near the Aranama Indians.
Detailed explanation-3: -Establishment on the San Antonio River On reading Orobio’s report, Escandón recommended that La Bahía be moved from its Guadalupe River location to the banks of the San Antonio River, so that it would be more capable of assisting settlements along the Rio Grande.
Detailed explanation-4: -In what way did the building of missions in Texas change the culture of the region? New religious traditions were introduced.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Presidio La Bahia was fortified with six 8 lb cannons and armed with a garrison of men and horses. A chapel was also built which still exists today. Their main mission was to protect shipments going to the Rio Grande and San Antonio de Bexar from Native Americans and the French.