USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

SPANISH COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did many native Americans reject the Spanish missions?
A
The Spanish were too mean
B
They liked the French better
C
They had their own religions, beliefs, and ways of life
D
They weren’t contacted
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On another level, they viewed the Indians as having souls which could be brought to their God. One part of the Spanish conquest of the Americas focused on religion: on their need to convert Native Americans to the one true religion. The Spanish viewed Indians as heathen savages who worshipped devils.

Detailed explanation-2: -How did the mission system affect the ways of life of California Indians? Mission Indians could no longer practice their own beliefs, lost freedom, and began to farm more than hut their food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Throughout the colonial period, the missions Spain established would serve several objectives. The first would be to convert natives to Christianity.

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