They were called Missions, and were built by Franciscan or Jesuit missionaries.
mission
The Roman Catholic church
Spanish colonial outposts in New Mexico and Florida faced various challenges, including conflicts with Indigenous peoples, economic difficulties, and competition from other colonial powers. In New Mexico, the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 temporarily expelled the Spanish, but they returned and established a more stable presence. In Florida, Spanish control weakened due to British encroachment and later the American Revolution, leading to the eventual cession of Florida to the United States in 1821. Ultimately, these outposts experienced significant changes in governance and influence over the centuries.
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peninsulares
Misiones (Spanish for missions). Most towns and cities with Spanish names found in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas started as small religious missions to convert the Native Americans found in such lands. One example of such religious buildings is the Santa Clara Mission, established in 1777 in Santa Clara, California (now in the middle of Silicon Valley).
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They were called missions, guided by Father Junepera Serra, and the missions eventually progressed up to San Francisco.
yes it led to Mexican War of independence
A presidio is a fortified military settlement established by the Spanish in colonial America, particularly in present-day Mexico and the southwestern United States. They served as outposts to protect trade routes and settlements, as well as to assert control over territories.
The Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) significantly impacted the Catholic Church, which had been a powerful institution in colonial Mexico. As the war unfolded, the church's influence waned due to its association with colonial authorities and its wealth, which became targets for revolutionary leaders. Post-independence, the church faced property confiscations and a decline in its political power, leading to the secularization of many church lands and a push for religious reforms. This shift contributed to ongoing tensions between church and state in Mexico throughout the 19th century.
The English outposts differed from the French outposts mainly because of religious reasons. The English outposts were made up of Puritans with religious goals, and French outposts were mainly made up of people with economic goals.