Savanna
A total of 21 Spanish missions were established in Alta California.
Missions
to expand spanish settlement in north america
to convert the Native Americans to Christianity
The Franciscan order, primarily, were the missionaries who established many missions in the Southwest and in Florida. They frequently traveled with the Spanish conquistadors for that purpose. The Jesuits also established a number of missions in the Southwest. Padre Kino was a Jesuit who established a number of Missions in California. Padre Junipero Serra was a Franciscan who also established missions in the Southwest U.S.
Georgia
Spanish priests didn't find cities. They established missions around which cities grew.
The Georgia colony was established as a buffer between Spanish Florida to the south and the English Carolina colonies to the north.
The Spanish established missions around the world to spread their religion, particularly during the period of Spanish colonization. This included the establishment of missions in the Americas, Asia, and Africa, where friars and missionaries converted indigenous populations to Christianity. These missions played a significant role in the spread of Spanish culture and religion during the colonial era.
He didn't explore since CA was all ready established by the Spanish. He was a priest that established missions in CA.
The Spanish missions on the barrier islands of present-day Georgia and Florida were established in the 16th and 17th centuries with the goal of converting indigenous peoples to Christianity and expanding Spanish territory. These missions served as outposts for religious, military, and economic activities, and played a significant role in the cultural exchange and conflict between the Spanish and Native American populations in the region. The barrier islands provided a strategic location for these missions, offering protection from potential invaders and access to natural resources.