Why did the spanish use the mission system in its northern territories? responses
O the church was more interested in conquering the americas than the spanish monarchy church was more interested in conquering the americas than the spanish monarchy was.
O missions were easy to expand into thriving towns and cities that would serve as military outposts.
O it was impractical to send large numbers of settlers to distant lands, so the mission was used to establish control.
O american indians always welcomed missionaries but resisted other spaniards.