The Spanish were motivated to build missions in California for several reasons. These included: converting the Indigenous peoples to Christianity, providing a way to control the Indigenous population, and creating a place to practice Spanish law and customs. The missions were also seen as a way to extend Spanish control and dominance over the land. Keywords: Spanish, California, Missions, Christianity, Indigenous, Control.
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Jan
Calorie counting is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. An Android app that can help users to count the calories of Indian foods is the best way to stay on top of their health and nutrition. The app ‘Calorie Counter - MyFitnessPal’ is a great option for Indian users as it contains information about local foods, as well as an extensive database of international foods. The app is also easy to use, provides nutrition information and can be used to track progress over time.
23
Jan
The term "Indian" was used by Spanish explorers when they arrived in the Americas and encountered the Indigenous peoples living there. The term was first used in the 16th century by Christopher Columbus, who believed he had reached the East Indies. This is why the Native Americans were called "Indians". The name has endured despite the fact that it is inaccurate and offensive to Indigenous people, due to its widespread use in popular culture. Keywords: Spanish, Native Americans, Indians, Christopher Columbus, East Indies