The primary purpose of the presidios was to protect land claimed by Spain. These military forts were established to defend Spanish settlements and territories from potential invasions or attacks by other colonial powers and to maintain order in the region. While they did also serve other purposes, including supporting missionary work and providing some administrative functions, their main role was military defense.
What was the purpose of the presidios?
They were built to protect land claimed by Spain.
They were built as hospitals to help the sick.
They were built to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.
They were built to create jobs for colonists.
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