From Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park:

The Spanish Mission system disrupted Native lifeways and traditions through the use of forced manual labor, severe punishments, and the spread of deadly disease. Despite this violence, California Native American people survived, persisted, and continue to practice their culture and traditions

Use the passage to answer the question.

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the experiences of Native Americans working on California missions?

(1 point)

They achieved strides towards suffrage.

They experienced beneficial cultural exchange.

They were overworked and mistreated.

They volunteered to fight for Mexico.