Mission San José By LA, MB, and LS

San José was built in the early 1700’s San José was built in the early 1700’s Was established by Fray Antonio Margil de Jesus Was established by Fray Antonio Margil de Jesus Built in San Antonio Texas Built in San Antonio Texas The mission is made of adobe The mission is made of adobe

Adobe The adobe was made out of earth (dirt) and water The adobe was made out of earth (dirt) and water The earth could have been clay, loam, or sand The earth could have been clay, loam, or sand Chaff, straw, or manure was added to bind the mixture together Chaff, straw, or manure was added to bind the mixture together Sometimes shells were added to improve cohesiveness (thickness) Sometimes shells were added to improve cohesiveness (thickness)

Rules San José had very strict rules for Native Am. 1. Was not to scalp enemies they fought 2.Until they reach a certain age were let marry 3.They believed that every single rule was from God

Church The preachers had to learn the language of the tribe to teach the Indians the religion The preachers had to learn the language of the tribe to teach the Indians the religion The religion that the preachers taught was Catholic. The religion that the preachers taught was Catholic.

Payments There was charges for: There was charges for: Food Food And marriage And marriage Payments were sent from church and sent every two years and were usually 10$ Payments were sent from church and sent every two years and were usually 10$ Varied by 25c Varied by 25c every bill

Payments Some refused to pay (disobeying vows). Some refused to pay (disobeying vows). But was vain that preachers don’t lower prices (abuse). Or else the preachers would receive a much lager bill. But was vain that preachers don’t lower prices (abuse). Or else the preachers would receive a much lager bill.

Fray Antonio Margil de Jesus Born in August 16, 1675 Born in August 16, 1675 The mission only lasted one year The mission only lasted one year He fled from that failed mission He fled from that failed mission

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