California Missions

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Why were the California Missions started?

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To teach Christianity to the native Americans who were living in California.

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When was the first mission built?

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1769

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What would you find inside a Mission? Options: A garden room, Laundry Room, Baby room, Church

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Church

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Why were the California Missions built close to the Pacific Ocean?

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So they could have plenty of water and healthy crops.

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Why were the California Missions placed approximately 30 miles away from each other?

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So they could travel by horseback in one day.

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What country started the missions? Options: France, Spain, Mexico, Canada

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Spain

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How many missions were built in California?

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21

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Who lived in California before the missions were created?

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Native Americans

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Special settlements were created by Spanish priests to convert Natives. These settlements were called

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Missions

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What is the main reason the Spanish created the missions?

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To convert the Native Americans to the Catholic religion