California Missions Mission – a religious settlement Missionary – a person who teaches others about their religion
Father Junipero Serra Spanish priest, padre, who went on land expedition to Alta California Was in charge of setting up the missions Built 9 missions before dying “Father of the California Missions”
Mission San Diego de Alcala First mission founded; July 16, Founded by Father Junipero Serra
Mission San Carlos Borromeo Second mission founded; June 3, 1770 Founded by Father Junipero Serra Father Serra is buried there Most beautiful mission; nickname is “Jewel of the Missions”
Presidios Presidio – a fort to protect the missions Built next to harbors to protect them against water attacks 1st Presidio – San Diego San Francisco and Monterey Missions provided food
Pueblos Pueblo – village Farming settlements 1st pueblo – San Jose Los Angeles
El Camino Real Trail that connected missions “Royal Road” Stretched from San Diego (south) to Sonoma (north) Bells were placed along path to follow Missions were a day’s walk apart on the path ~ approx. 30 miles Is Highway 101 now
El Camino Real