My opinion is, We should be helping everyone around the World now instead instead of caring about the past so much. But it may teach us. I hope so.
In most missions,the natives lived in the living quartars of the missions.
They helped natives learn Christianity
they were forced to do as the missionary authority said
Living in missions often disrupted the traditional ways of life for natives, as they were forced to adopt new customs, languages, and religions. Many experienced loss of cultural identity and autonomy, as well as suffering from diseases brought by the missionaries. The missions also imposed labor requirements on the natives, leading to exploitation and harsh living conditions.
In America, the first missions were built by Catholic priests trying to reach the natives to Christ.
The Spanish took the natives land and kept them as slaves
Natives went to missions primarily for religious conversion and to learn about Christianity, as missionaries sought to spread their faith. Additionally, missions often provided access to food, shelter, and education, which were appealing to many indigenous people facing challenges from European colonization. Some natives also viewed missions as a way to gain protection from rival tribes or colonial powers. However, this often came at the cost of their traditional ways of life and autonomy.
Spain built missions in the early Americas to protect Spanish territory and convert the natives to Christianity (specifically Catholicism).
The missions earned money from trading
So they could spread Christianity in the New World. To convert Native Americans to the Christian religion. The primary function of the missions was to Christianize the natives and educate them. They made slaves out of the natives and made them farm and ranch for them. The goods were shipped to Spain. This was the main function. They did force the natives into their religion as well.
Catholic churchesConvert natives to CatholicismPlant grapes to make wine for Communionetc.
Safe haven for travelers (settlers), slave labor for the mission residents, and parochial education for the natives.