Why was the church the most important building in the mission?

The goal of the Spanish padres was to convert the native people of California to Christianity. For this reason, the church was the most important building in the mission compound. It was usually the first building constructed. At most missions, the church occupied a place of honor at the northeast corner of the mission quadrangle. It was always the tallest building in the mission compound.

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the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.

that would be the steamboat because none of the other things are forms of transportation