Question

why were there tensions between american indians and the spanish missionaries in north america?
the missionaries tried to force the american indians to adopt their religion and culture.
the american indians forced the missionaries off land that the missionaries had farmed for many years.
the missionaries forced the american indians to work as slaves in their plantations.
the american indians refused to show the missionaries how to grow food in the regions harsh climate.

Explanation:

Colonization often involved forced cultural and religious assimilation. Missionaries, as part of the colonizing effort, tried to impose their religion (Christianity) and culture on Native Americans. This is a common pattern in colonial - missionary interactions where the colonizing/religious group sees the native group as "needing" to be converted. Forcing one's religion and culture on another group is a major source of conflict.

Answer:

The missionaries tried to force the American Indians to adopt their religion and culture.