Explain the Motives Which Led the Spanish to Explore and Settle

question 7

Essay

Explain the motives which led the Spanish to explore and settle Alta California.

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Definitions:

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS if not treated.

Viral Infection

An illness or disease caused by viruses, microorganisms that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

Nonspecific Immune Response

A defense mechanism of the body that provides immediate but general protection against any pathogen or foreign substance.

Foreign Substances

Materials or elements that are not naturally part of the body or a particular ecosystem, which can sometimes trigger immune responses or toxic reactions.