USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

SPANISH COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A source of disagreement between the soldiers and the friars was ____
A
the location of the missions
B
supplies at the missions
C
treatment of the Native Americans
D
the large numbers of Native Americans at the missions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They had only to preach the gospel to those who had been cut off from it. But the Franciscans quickly grew disillusioned. They found that the Indians misunderstood their obedience, their humility, and their poverty.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Spanish attitude toward the Indians was that they saw themselves as guardians of the Indians basic rights. The Spanish goal was for the peaceful submission of the Indians. The laws of Spain controlled the conduct of soldiers during wars, even when the tribes were hostile.

Detailed explanation-3: -The California missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and expand European territory. Spain was responsible for the missions, which scholars believe were attempts to colonize the Pacific coast of North America.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fur trading French and Dutch colonizers focused on trading furs with Native American tribes in North America.

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