Spanish Missions in La Florida
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When
the Spanish first landed in the new world they
were in search of new resources and wealth. There was also an effort to bring
Christianity to the aboriginal people. Most people identify the early Spanish
missions in the United States with California or the Southwest. The average
American does not associate Spanish missions with Florida or the southeastern
United States. Spanish
La Florida extended from Key West, north to Newfoundland, and west to Texas.
With such a large area to defend it was impossible to defend this land from
other European powers of the day.
This
site presents a brief intrduction to the missions, missionaries and indigious
people of
Spanish La Florida.
© Copyright. John P. Walsh.
May 3, 2002
Contact: flspmissions@hotmail.com