Mission San Jose

San Antonio Missions

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February 14th 2009
The chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century represent one of Spain's most successful attempts to expand its dominion northward from New Spain (present-day Mexico). Collectively they form the largest concentration of Catholic missions in North America. The first mission, mission San Antonio (later called "the Alamo"), was established in 1718. In 1720 a secon ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more