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Father Junipero Serra starts the first mission is Alta C.A.
He accompanied Governor Gaspar de Portiaon his expedition to Alta California. On the way, he established the mission San Fernando Rey de Espana de Velicata on May 14. -
Junipero sets up a mission near Monetery Bay
He founded Mission San Carlos Borromeo e Carmela. He remained there as Father Presidente of the Alta California missions. -
Mission San Gabriel is founded
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Juan Bautista De Anza starts to lead settlers to Alta California
He helped set up a string of missions to convert Indians to Cristianity. -
Juan finished leading settlers to Alta California
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The northmost Presidio is built at the mouth of San Francisco Bay
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El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadelupe is settled
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Indians plan an uprising at Mission San Gabriel
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The Mexican war for independence begins
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Mexico wins Independence
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California leaders accept the Mexican rule.
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Indians along the Central Coast started mission life
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Govenor Figuero Orders an End to Church Rule of the Missions
