Mission Life

What were the two goals that Spain hoped to achieve by building missions in Texas?

• To establish permanent settlements and gain political control

• To provide religious instruction and develop alliances with Native Americans

• To promote Spanish culture and history and introduce new farming methods

• To protect Native Americans from enemy tribes and provide structure and food

Which of the following describes two aspects of mission life?

• Native Americans were forced to work long hours in hot fields and were punished for not following Spanish customs

• Mission villages were surrounded by high walls and had structures such as houses, schools, and farms

• Spanish missionaries slept in dormitories and held religious services during the middle of the night

• Native Americans were taught Spanish dances and were not allowed to practice their customs or speak their native languages

What was one positive effect of the mission system?

• Native Americans learned new farming methods and skills

• Missionaries brought cattle ranching and horses to Texas

• Mission villages became present-day settlements in the state

• Spanish culture and history can be seen in Texas's art, food, language, and music

What was one negative effect of the mission system?

• Native Americans were forced to work long hours in hot fields and were punished for not following Spanish customs

• Many Native Americans died from epidemic diseases

• Missionaries erased Native American customs and religious ceremonies

• Native Americans were not allowed to leave the missions without permission

What did Spain hope to achieve by building missions in Texas?

• To establish permanent settlements and gain political control

• To provide religious instruction and develop alliances with Native Americans

• To promote Spanish culture and history and introduce new farming methods

• To protect Native Americans from enemy tribes and provide structure and food

Which of the following describes two aspects of mission life?

• Native Americans were forced to work long hours in hot fields and were punished for not following Spanish customs

• Mission villages were surrounded by high walls and had structures such as houses, schools, and farms

• Spanish missionaries slept in dormitories and held religious services during the middle of the night

• Native Americans were taught Spanish dances and were not allowed to practice their customs or speak their native languages

What was one positive effect of the mission system?

• Native Americans learned new farming methods and skills

• Missionaries brought cattle ranching and horses to Texas

• Mission villages became present-day settlements in the state

• Spanish culture and history can be seen in Texas's art, food, language, and music

What was one negative effect of the mission system?

• Native Americans were forced to work long hours in hot fields and were punished for not following Spanish customs

• Many Native Americans died from epidemic diseases

• Missionaries erased Native American customs and religious ceremonies

• Native Americans were not allowed to leave the missions without permission

What two goals did Spain hope to achieve by building missions in Texas?

• To establish permanent settlements and gain political control

• To provide religious instruction and develop alliances with Native Americans

• To promote Spanish culture and history and introduce new farming methods

• To protect Native Americans from enemy tribes and provide structure and food

Describe two aspects of mission life.

• Native Americans were forced to work long hours in hot fields and were punished for not following Spanish customs

• Mission villages were surrounded by high walls and had structures such as houses, schools, and farms

• Spanish missionaries slept in dormitories and held religious services during the middle of the night

• Native Americans were taught Spanish dances and were not allowed to practice their customs or speak their native languages