Language in the Missions

1. How did the Spaniards communicate with the Indians in the missions? Was Spanish the only language allowed?

2. Are there Indian words which have become part of the American Spanish dialect based on vocabulary used in the missions?

3. It  must  have  been  difficult  for  the  Spanish  soldiers  and  missionaries  to overcome  the  many varieties  of  Native  American  language  and  cultural  diversities. On average, how long  did  this take?

4. Did each mission establishment reflect an individual dialect for the indigenous people?

5. How many different dialects were found among the missions, and were there any basic commonalities or reference points?

6. Were any Native American languages incorporated into modern Spanish language as spoken in the United States?

7. How many  different  dialects  were  found  among  them  and were there any basic commonalities or reference points?