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California Missions Mission – a religious settlement
Missionary – a person who teaches others about their religion
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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”
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Mission San Diego de Alcala
First mission founded; July 16, Founded by Father Junipero Serra
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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”
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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
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Pueblos Pueblo – village Farming settlements 1st pueblo – San Jose
Los Angeles
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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
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El Camino Real
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