Spanish Missions and Native Americans

Why did some Native Americans agree to live in missions?

• To have a dependable food supply

• To protect themselves from enemies

• To convert to Christianity

• To preserve their traditional cultures

What was one of the main goals of Spanish missions?

• To provide protection from enemies

• To preserve Native American traditional cultures

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To establish permanent settlements

What was the impact of European diseases on Native Americans?

• They caused many Native Americans to become nomadic

• They resulted in the loss of traditional cultures

• They led to the destruction of all missions in Texas

• They caused a decline in Native American populations

Which mission in Texas was completely destroyed by Native Americans?

• Mission San Francisco de la Espada

• Mission San Jose San Antonio

• Mission San Saba

• Mission San Juan Capistrano

What happened to the Caddo population due to major epidemics?

• It migrated to other regions

• It was decimated by 95%

• It increased significantly

• It remained unaffected

What was the primary reason for the decline of Spanish missions?

• Resistance from Native Americans

• Spread of European diseases

• Lack of resources

• Internal conflicts among the missionaries

What was the role of Native Americans in the Spanish missions?

• They were forced to convert to Christianity

• They were employed as laborers

• They were taught European farming techniques

• All of the above

How did the Spanish missions impact the culture of Native Americans?

• They preserved the traditional cultures

• They led to the assimilation of European culture

• They had no significant impact

• They led to the creation of a new mixed culture