8 Questions
What was Junipero Serra's goal in California?
To convert the California Indians to Christianity
What geographical area did the chain of missions established by Junipero Serra cover?
From San Diego to just north of San Francisco
What did each mission established by Junipero Serra control?
A huge area of land and the Indians who worked it
What was the impact of the Spanish missionaries on the native Californians?
They were sometimes treated harshly and thousands died of diseases brought by the newcomers
What happened when California came under Mexican rule?
The missions were closed and the land was distributed to soldiers and settlers
What did the Mexican government do with the mission lands after closing the missions?
Gave most of the lands to soldiers and settlers
What was the typical land grant given to a Spanish-speaking Californian, or Californio?
A rancho of 50,000 acres or more
What was life like for most families on the ranchos?
Combined hard work and the occasional fiesta
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