Alta California

• In the introduction, the author wrote that California was a happy place which was not true. The article Franciscan Missions in Alta California, explains that the missionaries brought hardships to the people of California killing thousands of people by the mission system. The Spaniards brought diseases and drastic lifestyle changes that decreased the number of Native people. • The author mentions that hostile Indians made travel dangerous, except for the brave and well-armed. Yet, the Natives would

The Spanish in contact with California occurred in the mid 1530s when Cortez’s men ventured to Baja California. They began to sail north to Alta California and established 21 missions. The expedition to Alta California was the last greatest expansion of Spain’s empire in North America. The missions were a series of religious and military settlements established by the padre. The Spanish constructed the missions to gain control and power over the land in California. San Francisco Solano Mission was

Don Pio Pico, a renowned figure of early Mexican/American culture, was known for his exquisite fashion sense, intelligence and leadership, whose family experience with early California authority and religion progressed the integration of both societies. During his childhood, Pio’s father isn’t just a symbol of his leadership, as he moves from a man of wealth and taste to an inspirational political force, whose father becomes a symbol of his political rise in defining his own identity. Nonetheless

Pubols’s well-written and carefully documented study of the de la Guerra family of Santa Bárbara, California, clearly demonstrate why she chose to title her book The Father of All. Spanish-born military officer José de la Guerra is the central figure in this history, and members of his large family play important supporting roles. He arrived in Alta California in 1801 and quickly established California roots with his marriage to María Antonia Carrillo y Lugo, daughter of his commanding officer. The

the 24th of November, 1713.1 To many, he is often regarded as the founder and spiritual guardian of old Alta California, as witnessed in his rather common title, “The Father of California.” 2 In response to this, an intelligent student of history might ask himself, “What effect did the man really have, if any at all?” To find the answer, one must delve back into the history of old Spanish California, taking a good look at the padre’s past. To that end, this report aims to present the logical conclusion

Franciscan Missions: a Spur of Negative Race Relations in Alta California The study of colonialism is incredibly complex, and includes analysis myriad facets of intent, exploration, and resulting effects. Spanish colonialism within Alta California, the now-American West and Southwest, is a striking example of the complexity of colonialism, and what negative results it can bring. One aspect that makes the “New Spain” effort unique is the religious intentions and connotations that came along with

Mexico won the right to California from the Spanish in the Mexican War of Independence in 1821. The war is what ended Spanish control of what was known as New Spain. 1. Mexico began giving land grants for ranches which increased the population of San Diego. San Diego city was established

Thesis The initial Spanish settlers were both successful and not successful as well in achieving their American Dream in due to the fact that they had the missions and their control over California as well as lost all of their hold on California and the missions because of the Mexicans that rebelled against the Spanish Crown.12 Origins The Spanish were a group of people from the great country of Spain in Europe. The rulers at the time, Ferdinand the Second of Aragon and Isabella of Castille was

mission in Baja California. He taught the Indians about the religion because Spain goal was to settle in California and convert Indian people. Also, father Serra formed to the mission of Monterey. Father Serra was in Mexico as missionary for 20 years. He found a total of twenty one missions in Alta California. The purpose of the missionary is to protect Spain's territory by converting people to Roman Catholic. Father Serra died in 1874 and he was buried in mission San Carlos in California. Kumeyaay

population in California between 1769 and 1848. As well as discussing the historical origins, social organizations, material conditions, and world-view of the California Indians prior to 1769, this paper will explain the impact of New Spain’s Mission System on the Alta California Indian population between 1769 to 1821 and the response of its system by the Indians. Before the Americans and the Spanish there were many indigenous Indian tribes living and thriving with structure and culture in California. The