Choose the best answer.
Which of the following was NOT a reason for establishing Mission San Antonio de Valero and Presidio San Antonio de Bexar?
They were to encourage settlers in East Texas not to trade with the French.
They were set up to guard El Camino Real.
They were designed to be a base of operations for Conquistadors.
They found a suitable location on the San Antonio River.
They were established as a way station between Mexico and East Texas.