Week 4 project 4a

2. The Conquest/Colonial era

The Conquest/Colonial era is from 1492-1810. This time period is known for shaping Latin America into what it is today. During this time, the native peoples were wiped out. One of the main reasons for this is because of diseases like smallpox. Also during this time, the culture was banned. The new Spanish control kept a tight reign on what could be kept and what could not. The last reason this is considered a shaping time is because the Spanish rewrote the native history. The Spaniards were not able to read what was recorded, so the redid it themselves.
5. Junipero Serra of Mallorca

I chose to research Junipero Serra because when I was watching the videos for the assignment, his story peaked my interest. I used a video and a print source. On the video, you can see pictures of missions and hear the history of Junipero Serra. On the printed site, there is a history of Serra and info about the missions.

6. 3 Facts on Junipero Serra of Mallorca

1. Father Junipero Serra founded the first missions in California. The goal of the missionaries was to convert the heathens of the new world to Christianity. The Missionaries from Mallorca were well noted for their success.
2. Serra was inspired by many saints including, St. Xavier of India, St. Francis Solono of Peru, and St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis of Assisi was a prime example for Serra in his belief of humble simplicity and caring for those in need.
3. Junipero Serra came to California at 56 years of age. He was an asthmatic and had an issue with chronic leg soreness the last 15 years of his life. Even though these things plagued him, he still walked thousands of miles, rode on the back of mules, and sailed thousands of miles to spread what he believed.

7. Works Cited
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXdGy1WtQ_4
This is a credible site because it gives facts that could be found in any history book on missions.
http://www.catholic-church.org/serra-beth/serra-4.htm
I believe that this site is credible because this club is made to get info on this subject.