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The priest's purpose in building missions was primarily to spread Christianity among Indigenous populations and convert them to the faith. Missions served as centers for religious education, cultural assimilation, and often agricultural development. They aimed to establish a Christian community, providing spiritual guidance while also promoting European customs and practices. Additionally, missions played a role in territorial expansion and colonial governance.
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Who was in charge of building the missions?
The Spanish padres were in charge of building the missions.
Who built the missions?
Native Americans did most of the work of building the missions. Fr. Junipero Serra was sent to California by Spain for the purpose of building missions.
Who started building missions?
PEOPLE!
Why did Spain drop the policy of building missions?
Spain dropped the policy of building missions because they stopped supporting the Catholic Church.
Spain began building missions in Texas in what year?
Spain began building missions in Texas in 1716. Two years later, the first civilian settlement in Texas, San Antonio, was established as a way station between the missions and the nearest existing Spanish settlement.
Who was involved in planning building and running the missions?
yourmom
Who did the most work building the missions?
Native amercians
Who was involved in running building and planning the California missions?
yourmom
What year did Spain start building missions in the borderlands?
1892
What was the priest purpose in building them?
so the missions could have churches
Why was church at mission San Diego the main building?
All of the 21 missions were established as Catholic Churches, so each missions main building was the church. Today all of the 21 missions are state historical property and open for services and visitors.
What country build missions in California and what was its purpose for building them?
The country of Spain sponsored the building of missions to help new settlers establish a presence along the coast, before anyone else.
