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missions
Yes in the Southwest and California.
They built missions to protect the friars from unfriendly Indians.
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They built colonies and missions.
because they wanted toooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Catholic Church built missions to spread Christianity to indigenous populations and convert them to the faith. They also aimed to establish settlements that served as centers for religious instruction, education, and to expand Spanish influence in newly colonized territories.
to colonize, claim land and build missions!
to farm, trade, build schools, or build settlements.
Missions
Along the coast west coast of California
Missions