-developed hierarchy, the King established a bureaucracy that regulated positions down to the day to day functions. It was important that the Kings appointed leaders in the New World recognized the King's right to set policy and the duty of the subordinate was to comply with the King's commands. How did the presidio, the mission, and the rancho function to advance the goals of Spanish policy?Acquisition and subordination were the two tools of success of Spain to throughout the Moors. The presidio, mission, and rancho are the mirror images of the same system. The presidio or fort is placed in various regions to hold ground gained in the conquest and provide protection for the cities or towns in that region. Missions were important to convert the Indians to Christianity, more especially Catholicism , and establish new relationships outside the established areas. Rancho or ranches were established to provide a means to settle areas of land in the far extreme edges of territories not claimed or unsettled. The ranches provided necessary food the presidios, missions, and gave supported the military undertakings of all manner. Through implementing the system of establishing presidios, missions, and ranches, Spain had a greater change to hold these regions from aggressors.(5) What were the reasons for the inability of Spain to have more of a presence in Texas before the middle of the eighteenth century?????DefinitionsA)reconquista:the term associated with the centuries of struggle to regain Spain from the Moors or Moslem control. The Spanish culture changed during this time and the Spanish learned how to triumphant over the Moors and regain Spain. This new methodology in acquisition and subordination provided a new and successful process to conquer additional territories and establish colonies. Spain implemented this process in the New World. B)Presidio:the garrisons and forts established in various regions to protect the local cities,...
