Explain the difference in opinions that de leon and massanet had about the military presence at the missions. 50 points and and 5 star rate

De león and massanet both wanted to establish missions to spread christianity. they thought the  american indians were excellent candidates to convert to the catholic religion.  massanet felt the missions only needed five soldiers, while de león felt they needed fifty.  de león and massanet had a difference in opinion about the amount of military  presence needed at the missions. de león wanted to establish a large military force and intimidate the  caddo. massanet believed the missions only needed god’s protection and that sending large  numbers of soldiers would send the wrong message.