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How Did the California Missions End?

By Damian Bacich

Mission Secularization

The California missions ended after Mexico became independent of Spain. The newly independent Mexican government eventually passed laws that called for an end to the mission system through a process called “secularization.”  Secularization: The end of the Spanish missions in California To visit the California missions today is an impressive experience. The church buildings, gardens […]

Filed Under: Mexican Rule, Spanish Missions Tagged With: El Camino Real, Mission San Diego de Alcala, Mission Santa Bárbara, Secularization

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