What were some roles the native Indians had in the mission

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Melanie Sheats | Aug 25, 2019

The Native Americans that converted to the Catholic faith and then became neophytes at each mission did all jobs involving labor. This is why missions became profitable, a requirement by Spain to finance its 21 missions built along the Camino Real. Neophytes (converts) did every job that the priests and the soldiers did not. They became builders and gardeners. They turned clay into bricks and roof tiles. They raised cattle, horses, mules, sheep and goats (all unfamiliar to southern CA). They raised crops like wheat and barley (also unfamiliar), and turned grapes into wine. They learned to card wool and make blankets and clothing. They learned to turn leather into shoes and other leather products. Every job that would make any town function was a role (job) that was taught to the native neophytes. And without these neophytes, no mission in CA would have succeeded or been possible.

Thanh Nguyen | Aug 25, 2019

It was built by the native Indians .

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