California Missons California History

Why were missions built?

• The Spanish government wanted to create settlements before England or Russia could.

• So Spain could be ready to fight England.

• So Catholic church could have travel destinations.

Who wanted the Native Americans to convert?

• Junipero Serra

• Gaspar Portola

• King Louis of France

What did the women do in the missions?

• They made soap, candles, and food.

• They worked in the gardens.

• They made bricks.

• They took care of the livestock.

What did the men do in the missions?

• They worked in the gardens, made bricks and took care of livestock.

• They made tools and jewelry.

• They just took care of livestock.

What is a neophyte?

• A native American that came to live at the missions.

• It is a type of rodent.

• A plant species.

The Native Americans caught diseases from the Europeans.

• True
• False

What is the main reason the Spanish created the missions?

• To convert the Native Americans to the Catholic religion
• To create pretty homes
• To create a loving community with the Native Americans
• To find a new place to live

What did Native Americans NOT do at the missions?

• Work as farmers
• Learn Spanish
• Learn about Catholicism
• Teach Spanish

What is one reason why the Native Americans were not happy with the Spanish missionaries?

• They were not given any food.
• They were forced to change their lives and beliefs.
• They were given no recess.
• They were not paid enough.

The missions were built by the Spanish along the coast of California.
In this sentence what is the definition of missions?

• a place where people learn to dance 
• playgrounds
• religious settlements 
• a place to become an explorer