Spanish Colonial Era

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This establishment was built near missions and towns to prevent French invasion of East Texas.

A spanish priest.

Was a leader in the first mission in Texas. Would ask the French priests to celebrate mass when the Spanish priests were not available. Eventually led the Mexican Revolution.

This person founded the first mission in Texas, San Francisco de los Tejas.

What is the purpose of a Mission?

This establishment was built to convert native Texans to Catholicism.

Introduced in Texas by the Spanish, this system allowed the mission settlers to have access to nearby water sources.

Spanish fort that housed soldiers.