Rise of the California Missions
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Christianity, Christians, Churches, Native Americans, American Indians, Frontier, Pioneers
- Curriculum: American Colonial History (1607-1775), 18th Century European History, Latin American History, American Indian History, Spanish/Portuguese History, Latino History
- Geographical Location: California
- Date: July 17, 1769-1824
Article abstract: Twenty-one Catholic missions, four military installations, and several towns establish Spain’s claim to Alta California and alter the lives of thousands of Native Americans.
Summary of Event
The worldwide Spanish Empire had gradually developed a mission system that suited imperial policy in places as distant as the Philippines, Paraguay, and Baja California. With a relatively modest investment, the Crown could extend its frontiers and establish opportunities for further expansion later. Two or three missionaries per location could...
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