Question

What was the main purpose of spanish missions a. To grow sugar crops b.To guard the property of colonists c.To house the colonist from spain d.To convert educate europeanize

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. To convert the tribes to Catholicism and to Europeanize. Spanish missionaries were sent to the Americas to spread Christianity as a new way of life that will save them from their barbaric ways. They also wanted to build cities and civilize the tribes through education, political involvement and religion.