The 21 Missions By FLUFFYLover Jan 1, 1769 Father Junipo Serra starts the first mission in Alta Califorina Jan 1, 1785 Indians plan an uprising at the mission San Gabriel Jan 1, 1785 Indians along central coast reject mission life Jan 1, 1810 The mexican war begins for independence Jan 1, 1810 Father Miguel Hidalgo gives "The Cry of Dolores" speech Jan 1, 1821 Mexico wins its independence Jan 1, 1822 California's leaders accept Mexican rule Jan 1, 1823 The last of the 21 missions in Alta California, San Francisco Solano, is founded in Sonoma Jan 1, 1827 Smith crosses the Seirra Nevada Jan 1, 1829 Abel Stearns settlers in Los Angeles area Jan 1, 1834 govener begins to close missions Jan 1, 1834 Joseph Walker finds Walker Pass