A very debated question here in Texas. Most historical stories say "NO". The Missions were built as "Forts" to protect settlers from the Indians/Natives.
because native Americans allowed the french to control large areas of land
Generally all of the missions mistreated the Native Americans living at the mission or in the area. They were forced to work at misson, not allowed to practice their customs, not allowed to speak their language, and to convert to the Catholic religion. Mass graves have been found at the missions that contain Native American bodies. It was not a good life for the Native Americans.
The California Indians were there because before they were on the missions, they didn't have much clothes, food, or shelter, so when Father Junipero Serra (the man who established the first mission) offered that to them if they came to the missions.
The Spanish Mission system started in 1718 with Mission San Antonio de Valero. Most spanish missions had the aim of converting the natives to christianity.
In most missions,the natives lived in the living quartars of the missions.
The mission Native Americans were worked like slaves and not allowed to leave the mission. They tended herds, took care of crops, and other things.
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.
Yes, non-natives are generally allowed on reservations, but they must respect the rules and regulations set by the tribal authorities.
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
The missions earned money from trading
Spain built missions in the early Americas to protect Spanish territory and convert the natives to Christianity (specifically Catholicism).
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.