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has gloss | eng: The Spanish Missions in New Mexico were a series of religious outposts established by Franciscan friars under charter from the governments of Spain and New Spain to convert the local Pueblo, Navajo and Apache Indians to Christianity. The missions also aimed to pacify and Hispanicize the natives. The missions introduced European livestock, fruits, vegetables, and small-scale industry into the Southwest region. |
lexicalization | eng: Spanish missions in New Mexico |
instance of | c/New Mexico missions |
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media:img | Mission Church Taos LC-USZC4-3921.jpg |
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