2. Spanish Missions  One of the reasons that Spain explored was GOD, or to spread their religion.  After a period of exploration Spain set their focus on converting the Native Americans to Christianity, in part to make them more loyal subjects to the King of Spain.  Missions were built along the coasts of Florida and Georgia.  Missions were built in the villages of important chiefs.

3. Spanish Missions  There were benefits in having these missions.  Natives were instruction in religion.  The young were taught to read and write.  Adults learned to plant new crops.  Trade happened between the Natives and the Spanish Colonists.  It actually helped to improve the relationships between natives and the Spanish.

4. Spanish Missions  There were two major areas of Spanish missions.  Mocama: It went from the St Marys River to the Altamaha River.  Guale: It went from the Altamaha to Savannah River.

5. End of Spanish Missions  The end of the Spanish Missions came with the Juanillo Rebellion.  Several Spanish Friars (religious leaders) were killed when an angry chief lead a rebellion against them.

6. Barter Economy  Barter economy is the oldest economic system.  A barter economy is based around trade. You give what you have for what you need. There is usually no money involved in a barter system. This system worked with groups who had no currency or different types of currency.

7. Barter Between New World and Spain The New World had… Spain brought…  Corn  Potatoes  Pineapple  Tomatoes  Tobacco  Horses  Wheat  Oranges  Sugar cane  Cows  Pigs  chicken