the spread of both Christianity and European farming methods.
The important result of the missions established throughout Latin America by the Spanish was the spread of Christianity among indigenous populations, leading to the conversion of many Native Americans to Catholicism. Additionally, the missions served as centers for agriculture, education, and economic activities, influencing the social and cultural development of the region.
Spanish presidios were military forts established in the Americas, particularly in North America and California, to protect Spanish territories from rival European powers and indigenous groups. They also served as centers for colonization and the spread of Spanish culture and religion.
The British established colonies in North America in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Spanish and Portuguese are the two dominant languages spoken throughout Latin America. Spanish is spoken in the majority of countries, while Portuguese is mainly spoken in Brazil.
Dutch immigrants primarily arrived in America during the 17th and 18th centuries through various means, including ships and settlements established by the Dutch West India Company. They settled mainly in New Netherland, present-day New York, and later dispersed throughout the American colonies. While some came seeking economic opportunities and religious freedom, others were brought as indentured servants or slaves.
Spanish and Portuguese are the main languages in Latin America because of colonization by Spain and Portugal. These countries established colonies throughout the region and imposed their language and culture, which subsequently became dominant. Over time, the languages were further spread and solidified through education, government, and media.
to expand spanish settlement in north america
because they wanted their religion to go all over America
in 1769, Junipero Serra founded missions along the pacific coast.
Rivers and Lakes are important to people throughout Latin America because their are not many road in Latin America and there are many rivers and lakes in Latin America.
It is believed olive trees were first grown and olive oil first produced in America by the Franciscan missionaries who established missions in California; the first olive groves were very probably established in Southern California.
Language, religion and many missions throughout Latin America and the southwestern US (which belonged to Spain and then to Mexico).
Tourism is a growth industry throughout Latin America. It is specially important in Mexico and the Caribbean.
America was established mainly for profit
the spanish builded 21 missions in California
There were 21 California Missions established by the Spaniards which established their footprint and claim to the western portion of North America including: * Mission San Francisco Solano, * Mission San Francisco de Asis, * Mission San Jose, * Mission Santa Cruz, * Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, * Mission Santa Barbara and others.
Spain sponsored the construction of many missions in North, Central, and South America.
The first colony established in America was Virginia.