What were some hardships at mission Santa Barbara?

Disease: The indigenous population was particularly susceptible to European diseases, such as measles, smallpox, and influenza. These diseases often spread rapidly through the missions and decimated the Native American population.

Overwork: The missionaries often demanded excessive labor from the Native Americans. This included long hours in the fields, as well as construction work and other manual tasks. The heavy workload, combined with the poor diet, often led to illness and exhaustion among the Native Americans.

Corporal punishment: The missionaries often used corporal punishment to maintain discipline among the Native Americans. This included flogging, whipping, and other forms of physical abuse. The missionaries believed that this was necessary to keep the Native Americans in line and prevent them from rebelling.

Loss of culture: The missions attempted to suppress Native American culture and religion. The missionaries forbade the Native Americans from practicing their traditional ceremonies and rituals, and they also discouraged them from speaking their native languages. This led to a loss of cultural identity among many Native Americans.

Separation from family: The missions often separated Native American families from each other. This was done for a variety of reasons, including the desire to prevent the spread of disease and to make it easier to control the Native Americans. The separation of families caused great emotional distress among the Native Americans.