Question

What lasting influences did the Spanish culture and the Spanish missions have on present-day Texas?​

Answer 1

The missions introduced European livestock, fruits, vegetables, and industry into the Texas area. In addition to the presidio (fortified church) and pueblo (town), the misión was one of the three major agencies employed by the Spanish crown to extend its borders and consolidate its colonial territories.

Answer 2

Hi! The Spanish Missions in Texas started within the 1600s, with Spanish authorities starting in the (then French settlement) in 1689. There were over 26 missions from 1632-1793, most of which were driven by Catholicism (mainly the 3 Gs, God, Gold, and Glory. ) A lot of European countries used the “3 Gs” to dignify the expansion and colonization of other countries. Although it was just to gain power and become the most powerful countries :/ And they also wanted to be part of the gold and silver trade and needed to find the place to mine for it.

Overall missions: Spanish missions introduced livestock, fruits, vegetables, and industry. The materials brought by the Spaniards helped form the Cattle Industry, which is still largely based in Texas today. :)

Cultural Today: The Spaniards were also spreading Catholicism, which is now the number one religion in Texas with over 4 million members in the Catholic Church in 2010.