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No. He was a priest that established the missions in what is now California. He brought to the area many of the crops that became staples, the European fruits and animals, but did not wish to have many settlers come there, so he didn't promote their export.
His efforts to convert the natives often involved corporal punishment, whippings and beatings. He is alleged to have killed some of his 'children' as he attempted their conversion.
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What does father serra do?
Father Serra had the idea to build the missions and bring Christianity to the Native Americans.
Did father serra hurt the native amercans?
yes
How were the missions started?
The missions were started when Mexicans wanted to teach and civilize Native American Indians in California. The person who started the missions was Junipera Serra, known as Father Serra.
What was father Serra's full name?
Father Serra was born on November 24,1713.
Who devoted his life to educating and converting Native Americans to Christianity in California?
Father Junipero Serra
Was father serra brave?
WaS fAther SERRA BRaVE
What did Father Serra hope to do in California?
Father Serra hoped to establish missions in California to convert the Native American population to Christianity, teach them European agricultural techniques, and integrate them into Spanish colonial society. He saw the missions as a way to extend Spanish influence in the region.
How did the native Americans kill Father Serra in mission San Diego?
They didn't. Information Alert! Father Junipero Serra died at the age of 70 at Mission San Carlos Borromeo on August 28th, 1784.
What is the name of the other Father that took over when Father Serra died?
Father of Serra
Who did father Serra get married too?
father Serra did not get married to anyone
Who built the missions?
Native Americans did most of the work of building the missions. Fr. Junipero Serra was sent to California by Spain for the purpose of building missions.
How many brothers did father junipero serra have?
Father Serra had 2 brothers
