Why did the Spanish decide to build new missions in East Texas

The Spanish established these missions to protect its borders, and to spread Christianity. The Spanish built missions near rivers to ensure a good water supply. Missions included churches, dormitories, workrooms, barns, fields, and gardens. Missionaries taught the Indians about Catholicism, and taught them how to farm.

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