The priests came to convert the Indians to the Christian religion as it was practiced by Catholics and to teach them Spanish customs. These missions each had a church and a house for the Catholic priest. The priests not only worked in the major towns but also among the people who lived in smaller villages throughout the countryside. The Spanish government centered in St. Augustine saw the missions as a way to help control the Indians, including providing Indian workers for the Spanish in return for Spanish goods. According to the passage, what were Spain’s main goals in building missions? Check all that apply.
A. to spread Spanish culture
B. to find American Indians to work for settlers
C. to trade with American Indians
D. to control American Indians
E. to learn American Indian languages
F. to convert American Indians to Christianity