We had to go get our on food and hunt for it we had to go get wood for our fire this is what a typical day for a native american. We had to go get our on food and hunt for it we had to go get wood for our fire this is what a typical day for a native american.
They were treated very poorly. If they didn't obey missionaries, they could have been whipped or go to jail
missions changed the way of life for native Americans by putting them under slave conditions or the two choices of Convert or die.
The Mission system was a virtual slavery. The Indians were forced to work for the Missions & land owners in the area.
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These are called "missions" because of the "mission-like" way they did things.
The Spanish controlled California in 1840. They built a lot of missions there and used them for more than just religious reason. The missions operated sort of like economic centers, and the Spanish also used them to keep political control.
South Central Coast Of California.
The first Spanish in North America were Conquistadors on exploration missions. They brought with them diseases that the Indians weren't immune to - like small pox and measles. These diseases killed thousands of Indians.
they had a hard life like us
They been like slaves and did all the work for the spanish.
no, they didn't like it because they felt like slaves, Spain telling them what to do and controlled by them.
=Christianity and Spanish ways of life (like all missions).=
These are called "missions" because of the "mission-like" way they did things.
what was mission life for the padres
California Life. Like life in California.
Usually rather uncomfortable.
Spanish missionaries in California were prolific farmers. Missions grew grains such as barley, maize, and wheat, as well as fruits like oranges, grapes, apples, peaches, pears, figs, and olives. The California citrus industry originated with the missions.
I can not be to sure on the about the California missions, but I do know that in Texas events like religious holidays, and fiestas were held, games such as horse racing, bull riding, and other sporting events were held.
The Difference Is That Missions Are Like A Religious Land Or Building And A Presidio Is Like A Military Base. :D
nearby indian tribe life before moving to mission
Like the other missions founded by the Franciscan fathers in California, the primary purpose of Mission Santa Cruz (Holy Cross) was the evangelization of the indigenous population.