![]() The Pueblo Revolt of 1680, or Popé's Rebellion, was an uprising of most of the Pueblo Indians against the Spanish colonizers in present day New Mexico. In addition, as Indians converted, a form of Catholicism that was unique to the Americas developed to accommodate the converts.Ĭurrent Events: Canonization of Spanish missionary Junipero Serraĭisease crippled the Native American populations – No defense/immunity build up to small pox, measles, typhoid, whopping cough, dysentery, cholera, and self inflicted Alcoholism They were far less successful in Arizona and Texas. The missions were most successful in New Mexico (despite an Indian revolt in 1680) and California. In some areas, they forced Indians to live in mission communities, where the priests taught them weaving, blacksmithing, candle-making, and leather-working, and forced them to work in orchards, workshops, and fields for long hours. ![]() Their missions were designed to spread Christianity among, and establish control over, native populations. The Spanish clergy, particularly Jesuits and Franciscans, played a critical role in settling the Southwest using the mission system. Over the centuries, this became the most effective means of “civilizing” natives using religion as an effective instrument to exercise colonial control. Over the centuries, this became the most effective means of “civilizing” natives. The Spanish clergy, particularly Jesuits and Franciscans, played a critical role in settling the Southwest using the mission system. The Spanish Mission System – “A Wealth of Souls to Harvest”
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