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The Catholic Church (which was still intertwined with the government of Spain) wished to increase its grasp by converting new cultures into their faith. The Franciscans who established the California missions believed that they could find salvation through converting nonbelievers, and that hard labor and even pain would produce the humility necessary for Native Americans to save their souls and to become good Spanish citizens.
The militarization of the missions would help ensure that British, French, and Russian competition would remain to the north and east. Government officials also fortified Monterey and San Diego to create safe ports used to resupply their galleons coming to and from Asian trade destinations.
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What if Spain did not set out to establish a new world?
Spain did not set out to establish a new world. They were looking for a shorter route to a destination they already knew about. They tripped over the "New World" by mistake. They thought they were in the East Indies.
Why did Spain end its efforts to set up missions in Texas?
the reason that Spain set up missions was to protect their lands from anybody that wanted to destroy them and claim land that they have already claimed before.
What four countries set out to claim land in the new world?
Spain, France, England, and Portugal.
Which country set up Catholic missions in California?
Spain set up missions in California. They are about 20 miles apart and were named for saints. Anything in California that starts with "San" or "Santa" was probably started as a Spanish mission.
Was Christopher coulumbus Christian?
Yes Christopher Colombus was indeed a christian , as he set of from Spain to discover the new world.
What continent is responsible for the settling of the new world?
The exploration and settling of the New World was commissioned by the continent of Spain. Having first discovered the America's they set the trail for others to follow.
What happened to a result of Spain's early exploration of the new world?
ain set up colonies in alrge areas of both continents
Why did the mission system that Spain had set up fail?
The conclusion of Treaty of Tordesillas assigned the territory of the missions to Portugal. Marquis de Pombal destroyed them.
What is the value of a collection of WorldCup coins.They were issued by Spanish banks to commemorate the Spain 1982 World Cup.There is a set of six coins.?
What is the value of a 1982 world cup coin set from spain
When did Christopher Columbus set sail for his return to Spain after his first voyage to the New World?
Columbus set sail for his return to Spain on January 13, 1493. Two of his three ships made the return trip, the Pinta and the Nina. Their departing point was Samana Bay.
How do you use the word missions in a sentence?
The astronauts are preparing for their upcoming missions to the International Space Station. The charity organization is actively involved in various humanitarian missions around the world. The military sent a highly trained team on a covert mission to gather intelligence.
Which European nations built settlements in California?
The first settlers to arrive in California after the Native Americans were Spanish.
