I would have to say a STANDING ARMY
"Originally in 1824 it was built to protect the Choctaw Indians and settlers from attacks from the Spanish."
Spanish settlers typically built forts known as 'presidios' in the areas they colonized. These presidios served as military garrisons to protect the settlers and defend against potential threats.
It was built to protect against outside attacks while being able to hold a population of people.
It was built to protect the northern boarders of the Chinesse Empire from the attacks of the neighbour dynasties and more specifically from the Xiongnu(nomadic people from central Asia)attacks.
During this time Spain and France had built forts to protect them from possible attacks.
the first log houses that were built from settlers were in Delaware
Hadrian had a wall built a wall across Northumberland andCumbriato protect England from attacks by Picts of Scotland.
the forts were built to protect the kingdom by attacks from other kings
It is called Fort Bute.
A very debated question here in Texas. Most historical stories say "NO". The Missions were built as "Forts" to protect settlers from the Indians/Natives.
The possessive form of "settlers" is "settlers'" as in "The settlers' cabins were built on the edge of the forest."
The Pilgrims did not build a fort in Jamestown, Virginia. Instead, Jamestown was established by the Virginia Company in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement in North America. The settlers built a fort to protect themselves from Native American attacks and other potential threats.