What was the primary goal of the Spanish Missions in North America?
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Correct answer: To convert Native Americans to Christianity and assimilate them into Spanish culture
Missions were used as a tool of empire to stabilize the frontier. By converting and congregating Native Americans, the Spanish hoped to create a loyal, tax-paying population that would defend the territory against other European powers.
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