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Spanish Settlement in Texas 1650-1800 Part II

Spanish Settlement in Texas 1650-1800 Part II. Spain reacts to the “Chicken War”. After the Chicken War the Spanish army reestablishes Spanish authority in East Texas in 1721 It builds the Presidio (Fort) San Jose in San Antonio and greatly increases the amount of troops in Texas.

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Spanish Settlement in Texas 1650-1800 Part II

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  1. Spanish Settlement in Texas1650-1800 Part II

  2. Spain reacts to the “Chicken War” • After the Chicken War the Spanish army reestablishes Spanish authority in East Texas in 1721 • It builds the Presidio (Fort) San Jose in San Antonio and greatly increases the amount of troops in Texas

  3. Mission San Jose

  4. Presidios • The main purpose of a presidio was to protect missions attacks, as presidios were military bases. • Soldiers in the Presidio often lived a hard life. They were paid poorly and often had to take jobs in the community. Painting of the Presidio La Bahia • After their ten year enlistment, many soldiers obtained land in Texas and settled down with their family.

  5. Spanish Strongholds in East Texas are Established • By 1721 abandoned missions were reopened and guarded by hundreds of soldiers. • Presidio Los Adaes became the capital of newly created province of Texas (Natchitoches LA.) NAK-ə-təsh • Texas was now secured by Spain

  6. Los Adaes

  7. Colonists Arrive • Spain needed new settlers for Texas to grow and survive • In 1731 Spain sent 55 people from the Canary Islands to settle San Antonio

  8. France No Longer a Threat • Over the next 20 years relations with France became more peaceful • Spanish focus on missionary work • French focus on trade

  9. To reduce costs Spain reduced troops in East Texas • Without military protection from Indians, the East Texas missions could not survive • Many moved closer to San Antonio

  10. San Saba Massacre • In 1757 the Mission San Saba was built but it was unsuccessful in converting the Lipan Apaches • In 1758 Comanche attacked San Saba, killing the priests and soldiers

  11. San Saba Massacre

  12. Spain Seeks Revenge • The Spanish sent Col. Ortiz Parilla and 500 soldiers to lead an attack on the Comanche near the Red River. • Despite their advanced weapons, the Spanish were defeated

  13. The King makes changes • After French and Indian War, Spain acquired all of French Louisiana west of the Mississippi River • In 1767 the King of Spain Carlos III, sent the Marques de Rubi to inspect Texas. Marques de Rubi

  14. Spanish Territory English Territory

  15. The Rubi Report Found: A) French were no longer a threat B) The capital should be moved from Los Adaes to San Antonio (East to Central Texas) C) Spain should form an alliance with Comanche against the Apache

  16. Founding of Nacogdoches • In 1779, Antonio Gil Y'Barbo (e-barvo) founded Nacogdoches with the settlement of 350 people at the location of the abandoned East Texas missions.

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