in 1769, Junipero Serra founded missions along the pacific coast.
to expand spanish settlement in north america
Spanish missions were never established in Georgia. The mission system was established in the southwest and western regions of the United States in the 1700's.
A total of 21 Spanish missions were established in Alta California.
Missions
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.
the spanish builded 21 missions in California
to convert the Native Americans to Christianity
Missions
It wasn't the "Spanish people" but the priests that were with the explorers. Missions were created from South America, Mexico, and through the southwestern sections and western North America.
The Franciscan order, primarily, were the missionaries who established many missions in the Southwest and in Florida. They frequently traveled with the Spanish conquistadors for that purpose. The Jesuits also established a number of missions in the Southwest. Padre Kino was a Jesuit who established a number of Missions in California. Padre Junipero Serra was a Franciscan who also established missions in the Southwest U.S.
The Spanish were the first to bring Catholicism to the Americas, usually Franciscan priests accompanied each Spanish expedition and established missions along the way. In Brazil it was the Portuguese who brought the religion to Brazil.
Spanish priests didn't find cities. They established missions around which cities grew.