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.
Missions.
Missions.
spain built presidios to convert the indains
Spain built missionaries to convert native americans to Christianity (catholics)
Spain built missions in the borderlands of New Spain to convert Native Americans to Christianity. These missions served as religious communities where Native Americans were taught Christianity, agriculture, and other skills to assimilate them into Spanish colonial society.
The New Spain borderlands were a vague area across what is now the southern US.
The New Spain borderlands were a vague area across what is now the southern US.
Missions.
built missionaries to convert natives to christians
Pedro Men'endez Avil'es
The Spanish military provided the protection.
modern day Spain