3. Why would priests in the Spanish missions in Texas want the American Indians to take on an
agricultural lifestyle?
(1 point)
The priests wanted to improve American Indians' way of life.
O The priests believed that the American Indians would have to become farmers in order to become
civilized.
The priests hoped that by teaching the American Indians to farm, it would encourage them to adopt
more Spanish characteristics.
The priests wanted to improve the American Indians diet by adding more fruits and vegetables.
