5-2 Final Project Milestone Two: Detailed Outline
Ethan De St Jeor
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On a fundamental level, the relationship shared by the Spanish and Native American populations was inherently toxic. This toxic relationship would begin with the actions of Hernando De Soto’s first landing and expedition in Florida, and his proclamation that the lands of the new world would be claimed in the name of Spain, spanning from Texas to California, and
all lands between them. The Spanish were interested largely in the unspoilt natural resources of North America, and would work to force European gender roles on the indigenous people, as well as spreading Christianity to the natives.
The Spanish originally came to North America seeking to exploit the vast and abundant natural resources of the land, but would also seek to spread their Catholic faith to the native people. In the process of their conquest, they would construct a series of forts and institute a mission system across the country to better spread the Christianity. In the 1690s the indigenous Native Americans would oppose the invasion of their home. While this resistance would push
