What is the main reason Spanish missionaries came to North America?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to convert the American Indians to the Catholic religion
to convert the American Indians to the Catholic religion

to protect Fort San Marcos from raids by the English
to protect Fort San Marcos from raids by the English

to help the settlers establish trade with the Indians
to help the settlers establish trade with the Indians

to assist in building strong forts on Parris Island

Answer 1

to convert the American Indians to the Catholic religion