1. California Missions Mission – a religious settlement
Missionary – a person who teaches others about their religion

2. 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”

3. Mission San Diego de Alcala
First mission founded; July 16,
Founded by Father Junipero Serra

4. 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”

5. 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

6. Pueblos Pueblo – village Farming settlements 1st pueblo – San Jose
Los Angeles

7. 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

8. El Camino Real