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Pueblo, presidios, and missions
Before gaining independence, the United States was primarily protected by France, Spain, the Netherlands, Britain, and Native American tribes. France provided crucial military support during the American Revolutionary War, while Spain offered financial assistance and controlled territories that served as a buffer against British forces. The Netherlands recognized American independence and contributed financially as well. Native American tribes also played a complex role, sometimes forming alliances with American colonists against common enemies.
The French Empire's threatening expeditions and settlements in the South and West prompted Spain to establish settlements in Texas beginning in 1716. The Spanish were concerned about French expansion and influence in the region, particularly after the establishment of French colonies in Louisiana. In response, Spain sought to strengthen its presence in Texas to protect its territorial claims and maintain control over the area.
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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.
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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.
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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.