Spain
Pueblo, presidios, and missions
the french
Yes because Spain used it to claim strong settlements in alta California
Most settlers in the American Southwest were from Spain. Spanish explorers and colonizers established missions and settlements in the region during the late 16th century and continued to influence the culture, architecture, and demographics of the area for centuries. Following Mexico's independence from Spain in the early 19th century, the territory became part of Mexico before being ceded to the United States after the Mexican-American War in 1848.
Yes and No. It is true that Spain protected its American settlements with forts (called presidios). The missiones, however, were churches and were not involved in the defense of the Spanish settlements.
After the American Revolution, Spain sought to discourage American settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains by asserting control over the territory of Florida and the Mississippi River. They established a series of policies that included restricting American access to the Mississippi River and encouraging Native American tribes to resist American encroachment. Additionally, Spain promoted the idea of a buffer zone by supporting settlements and alliances with Indigenous peoples to create a barrier against American expansion. These strategies aimed to protect Spanish interests and maintain influence in North America.
St. Augustine and Santa Fe
Spain.
missions
the kings
It protected them invaders.
Spain had claimed carolinas and had several settlements to the south of them.
Spain. Balboa's exploration of the Pacific Ocean and the establishment of settlements in Panama were sponsored by Spain.
Spain
Spain
Spain protected its North American holdings though a series of forts known as presidios. These were roughly distributed along the present U.S.-Mexico border to prevent invasions from other European powers, as well as to defend the populations in the New Mexico and California territories from Native American raids.