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Spanish Missions in California
This category is for questions about the Spanish Catholic missions established in California to spread Christian Faith among Native American people.
1,970 Questions
Who owns mission san Luis obispo?
The state of California owns all 21 missions, but services are still held at each as well as weddings and funerals. Visitors can take tours or just walk around the grounds and gardens.
Why was the mission san gabriel's sight chosen?
because it has alot of stuff there so people buy things
What Indians lived at san bunaventura?
I believe it was the Chumash. I hope this helps all of you people that are doing a report on the mission like I am.
What was the daily routine at mission San Miguel?
Did u get this of the mission packet in fourth grade because i have to do it too.
What was life like for the people in the san Fernando mission?
The indians were unhappy because they were trated badly. They were fed very little food and sometimes starved to death. After the Mexican War in 1810, the indians were treated a little better than before. They were gaven horses and a little more food. They were still unhappy because the horses they got were very old and sick. They sometimes tried to fight back and resuse to what the preists told them to. Two missions were burnt down. A indian tribe leader planned a revolt on the San Gabriel Mission. She was caught and was jailed as punishment.
Why is mission San Juan Batista located were it is?
All of the 21 missions are located within a days ride from each other. This means they are about 30-40 miles from each other. The route was called the El Camino Real and today small mission bells mark the route.
How did the padres choose a mission site?
They were chosen by the quality of the land around the mission like mission San Jaun Capistrano for farming and grazing for the animals.
What are the strengths of San Miguel corp.?
there is an open communication among the managers and employees.
What was the purpose in building San Juan Capistrano missions?
To Christianize native Americans, great place to dock/ports, and to colonize the west coast.
How many animals did missio San Antonio de Padua raise?
Not many a few pigs, some goats, and cows. They were primarily growing wheat. I go to the mission all the time. It is in a valley of oaks and feels very much like it did in the 1700’s. The first marriage in Alta California was performed at the mission. Today construction is going on to retrofit the mission for earthquakes. Services, events, and retreats are held today at the mission.
The history of Mission San Rafael?
Finally, the Father Prefect, Sarría, was offered a plan for moving the weaker and more unhealthy neophytes to the warmer hill climate on the sunny north side of the bay. At first, Fr. Sarría did not feel that his charges would be able to withstand the temptation of the pagan rancherias, many of which were located In the wilderness of the northern bayside region, and he was inclined to delay his decision. However, when Fr. Luis Gil volunteered to preside over the proposed hospital asistencia in present day Marin County, the father prefect gave his ready approval, for Fr. Gil was versed in medical science.
What did Indians do in mission San Juan Bautista?
They eat fruit and live in mananoo is where Indians lived.
What was the daily routine at mission San Jose?
Every day Indians would make soap, spin wool, or make iron tools. The priests had a schedule for them. They would ring bells when it's time to go do the next thing.
What did the people eat at Mission San Jose de Guadalupe?
Atole in the morning and Pozole in the afternoon and Atole again for dinner.
What was mission San Jose named after?
Joseph in Spanish is Jose So the name of the mission is Saint Joseph
