History Kids: The Impact of the Mission System on Indigenous People in California

The video explores the history of Indigenous peoples in California before and after the arrival of Spanish colonizers. It highlights the cultural diversity, trade practices, and sustainable living of Indigenous tribes. The Spanish missions, led by figures like Junipero Serra, disrupted Indigenous life, leading to forced labor, disease, and cultural loss. Despite this, Indigenous resistance persisted, with leaders like Toypurina and Estanislao fighting for their people's rights. The legacy of Spanish colonization is still visible in California today, but Indigenous cultures continue to survive and thrive.

How did the arrival of the Spanish disrupt the Indigenous food supply?

What lessons can be learned from the historical period of Spanish colonization in California?

Discuss the methods of resistance used by Indigenous leaders against Spanish control.

What were the consequences of the mission system on the Indigenous population in California?