USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -They were put to work tending mission farms, livestock, and facilities and discouraged-in some cases prohibited-from leaving their home mission. Many were converted; many died of European diseases to which they had no immunity; and many became dependent upon the missions for subsistence and shelter.

Detailed explanation-2: -The new site was also closer to a source of fresh water and better land. The Native Americans and the priests at the mission grew corn, beans, grains, and other vegetables. They also raised some livestock and built the mission’s buildings.

Detailed explanation-3: -The missions created new communities where the Native Americans received religious education and instruction. The Spanish established pueblos (towns) and presidios (forts) for protection. The natives lived in the missions until their religious training was complete.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1779, four years after the first Esselen baptism, the Native Americans at Carmel Mission harvested 1, 660 bushels of wheat, 700 bushels of barley, 165 bushels of beans, and 85 bushels of maize. Four years later, the native laborers produced enough crops to support 700 people.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mission Santa Cruz was dedicated by Fermín Francisco de Lasuén on August 28, 1791. The Native Americans of the area were the Yokut and Ohlone. They helped the Spanish construct the mission buildings, raise livestock, and grow grain.