In 1492 when Christopher Columbus arrived the expansion of Spanish empire is spread over three centuries. Spanish settlements had their towns which were called "Pueblo". They had their forts to protect and keep watch which were called "Presidios". As with every civilization the religion is an important part of any new settlement, same was the case with Spanish and their religious centers were called "Missions". They flourished in other fields a well and they also set up"Plantation system".
