1. "Survival lay in the missions. By entering a mission, they foreswore their traditional life to become Spanish, accepting a new religion and pledging fealty to a distant and unseen king." **According to the quote, how did the establishment of Catholic missions impact the lives of American Indians?

*10 points*

A. The American Indians were encouraged to maintain their culture.

B. The American Indians readily accepted Spanish culture.

C. The American Indians lived in Catholic missions only when necessary.

D. The American Indians fought to destroy the Catholic missions.