What were some reasons the Spanish established Missions in their colonies?

A.
Spread the Roman Catholic Faith

B.
To help the Spanish

C.
Learn the spanish language

D.
More easily govern the Native Americans

1 answer

The primary reasons the Spanish established missions in their colonies include:

A. Spread the Roman Catholic Faith - One of the main objectives of Spanish missions was to convert Indigenous people to Christianity, particularly Roman Catholicism.

D. More easily govern the Native Americans - Establishing missions allowed the Spanish to create settlements that could facilitate governance and control over Indigenous populations.

While options B (To help the Spanish) and C (Learn the Spanish language) may have been indirectly related outcomes, they were not primary reasons for the establishment of missions. The focus was mainly on religious conversion and governance.