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What was Junipero Serra's goal in California?
What was Junipero Serra's goal in California?
- To build military outposts in California
- To convert the California Indians to Christianity (correct)
- To explore the natural resources of California
- To establish trade routes with Mexico
What geographical area did the chain of missions established by Junipero Serra cover?
What geographical area did the chain of missions established by Junipero Serra cover?
- From Los Angeles to Las Vegas
- From San Diego to just north of San Francisco (correct)
- From San Francisco to Oregon
- From San Diego to New Mexico
What did each mission established by Junipero Serra control?
What did each mission established by Junipero Serra control?
- A small area of land and the local settlers
- Only the local trade routes
- Only the surrounding natural resources
- A huge area of land and the Indians who worked it (correct)
What was the impact of the Spanish missionaries on the native Californians?
What was the impact of the Spanish missionaries on the native Californians?
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What happened when California came under Mexican rule?
What happened when California came under Mexican rule?
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What did the Mexican government do with the mission lands after closing the missions?
What did the Mexican government do with the mission lands after closing the missions?
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What was the typical land grant given to a Spanish-speaking Californian, or Californio?
What was the typical land grant given to a Spanish-speaking Californian, or Californio?
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What was life like for most families on the ranchos?
What was life like for most families on the ranchos?
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