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Why did the Spanish build presidios?

A.) to protect the missions and their inhabitants
B.) to serve as prison camps for American Indians captured in battle
C.) to provide centers for converting American Indians to Catholicism
D.) to provide a quiet space for Spanish priests to study


Sagot :

Answer:

a. to protect the missions and their inhabitants.

Explanation:

Presidio housed soldiers who protected the missions and settlers from French and Indian attacks. missions were more likely to succeed if they had Presidio nearby.