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Spanish California 1769-1823

The founding of the Missions, Presidios, and Pueblos and their impact on California.

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adobea brink made out of mud, clay, weeds, and straw that has been dried in the sun.
alcaldeThe mayor and judge of a pueblo.
convertTo change a person's religious beliefs.
frontierThe edge of an area that a groups of people has settled.
llaveraThe "Keeper of the Keys" at a mission.
missionaryA person who teaches religious beliefs to others who have different beliefs.
plazaA central or square park, usually in the center of town.
presidioA fort where soldiers lived.
puebloA Mexican town built next to a mission. Usually a farming town.
revoltTo resist with violence.
Father SerraFounder of 9 of the 21 Missions in CA.
4Number of presidios built in CA.
21Number of Missions built in CA.
El Camino RealCA's first Highway!
San Josefirst pueblo founded in CA in 1777.
Los Angelessecond pueblo founded in CA in 1781.
San Diegosite of the first mission founded by Father Serra.
San Luis Rey de Francia"King of the Missions"


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