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What life was like living in a mission
SPANISH MISSIONS AND FORTS
• The major goal of missions was to help Spain colonize and eventually become the greatest nation in the
world
MAJOR GOAL
• Spanish missionaries worked to convert American Indians to Christianity• Missions were expected to:
• Be self supporting ( grow and make its’ own stuff)
• Make a profit (money) for Spain
• Produce goods for export (like beads and artwork
PURPOSE
• Most missions were a square compound with enclosed walls to protect those
inside.• They were run by a priest.• Often had lookout towers
• Had workshops for spinning, weaving, carpentry, ironworking, and sewing
• Land inside the mission was for livestock and growing products to eat and sell
WHAT WAS IT?
LAYOUT
• Morning prayers• 30-60 minutes of Catholic school• Worked in the field or workshops• After evening meal, more prayers
• More Catholic school
DAILY LIFE
• Missions weren’t all that successful• Mission population shrank
• Native ran away because they disliked mission life
• Cost the Spanish government money to actually keep these missions going.
• Missions brought civilization and religion to Texas
• New diseases brough
EFFECTS
• Now that you know the purpose of the Spanish missions and what the daily life was like you must pretend that
you are a Native Indian living in a Spanish mission. You are to write a diary entry about a typical day in the
mission for you.
• Guiding Questions: • What are you in charge of? (agriculture, sewing, etc.)
• What is life like?• Do you like it or no?
• Have you ever thought of running away? If so, what could be the risks?
YOUR ASSIGNMENT