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Spanish missions and forts

Spanish missions and forts. What life was like living in a mission. Major goal. The major goal of missions was to help Spain colonize and eventually become the greatest nation in the world. purpose. Spanish missionaries worked to convert American Indians to Christianity

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Spanish missions and forts

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  1. Spanish missions and forts What life was like living in a mission

  2. Major goal • The major goal of missions was to help Spain colonize and eventually become the greatest nation in the world

  3. purpose • Spanish missionaries worked to convert American Indians to Christianity • Missions were expected to: • Be self supporting ( grow and make its’ own stuff) • Make a profit (money) for Spain • Produce goods for export (like beads and artwork

  4. What was it? • Most missions were a square compound with enclosed walls to protect those inside. • They were run by a priest. • Often had lookout towers • Had workshops for spinning, weaving, carpentry, ironworking, and sewing • Land inside the mission was for livestock and growing products to eat and sell

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  6. Daily life • Morning prayers • 30-60 minutes of Catholic school • Worked in the field or workshops • After evening meal, more prayers • More Catholic school

  7. effects • Missions weren’t all that successful • Mission population shrank • Native ran away because they disliked mission life • Cost the Spanish government money to actually keep these missions going. • Missions brought civilization and religion to Texas • New diseases brough

  8. Your assignment • Now that you know the purpose of the Spanish missions and what the daily life was like you must pretend that you are a Native Indian living in a Spanish mission. You are to write a diary entry about a typical day in the mission for you. • Guiding Questions: • What are you in charge of? (agriculture, sewing, etc.) • What is life like? • Do you like it or no? • Have you ever thought of running away? If so, what could be the risks?

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