Spanish mission

1500-1800 Spanish Exploration

  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to

    1500-1800 Spanish Exploration By: Brett Pedersen

  • Explorer, Antonio de Espejo describes El Paso with lies.

    Explorer, Antonio de Espejo describes El Paso with lies.
  • Santa Fe becomes the capital of New Mexico.

    Santa Fe becomes the capital of New Mexico.
  • San Clemete became the first mission established in Texas.

    San Clemete became the first mission established in Texas.
  • Hostile Indians attack Santa Fe.

    Hostile Indians attack Santa Fe.
  • Fray Damien Massanet helps Gov. Alonso De Leon search for St. Louis.

    Fray Damien Massanet helps Gov. Alonso De Leon search for St. Louis.
  • Fort St. Louis was destroyed by the Karankawa.

    Fort St. Louis was destroyed by the Karankawa.
  • Francisco Hidalgo was with the expedition of Domingo Teran de los Rios.

    Francisco Hidalgo was with the expedition of Domingo Teran de los Rios.
  • The Spanish temporarily abandoned Texas Missions.

  • San Juan Bautista and San Francisco Solano were constructed.

    San Juan Bautista and San Francisco Solano were constructed.
  • Antonio Margil de Jesus assists in finding Nuestra Senora de los Dolores and San Miguel de los Adaes.

    Antonio Margil de Jesus assists in finding Nuestra Senora de los Dolores and San Miguel de los Adaes.
    Helps find Nuestra Senora de los Delores and San Miguel de los Adaes.
  • San Antonio has its beginnings.

    San Antonio has its beginnings.
  • Presidio La Bahia, a military fort, was built where St. Louis was destroyed.

    Presidio La Bahia, a military fort, was built where St. Louis was destroyed.
  • Jose de Escandon subdues 10,000 indian rebels at San Miguel.

    Jose de Escandon subdues 10,000 indian rebels at San Miguel.
  • San Saba was destroyed by hostile indians.

    San Saba was destroyed by hostile indians.
  • The Destruction of San Saba, a famous mural, was painted.

    The Destruction of San Saba, a famous mural, was painted.