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

Question

A.
Spread the Roman Catholic Faith

B.
To help the Spanish

C.
Learn the spanish language

D.
More easily govern the Native Americans

Answer 1

The primary reason the Spanish established Missions in their colonies was:

A. Spread the Roman Catholic Faith.

Missions were critical to the Spanish colonial policy of converting Indigenous populations to Christianity. While there were other reasons such as facilitating governance ("D. More easily govern the Native Americans") and supporting Spanish colonial interests, the primary focus was on religious conversion.