<span>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".</span>