United States History Question of the Day


San Diego de Alcala Mission, as seen in 1848
(Source: Wikimedia Commons--public domain)


Question 0932:

The founders of the California missions in California

(A) were Jesuits
(B) were universally praised for their compassionate policies towards Indians
(C) established a series of missions roughly one-day's walk apart along California's coast
(D) helped control the spread of disease
(E) helped Spain establish a dynamic and lucrative economic system throughout California in the 1700s


Answer and explanation