The Development of Spanish Influence in California in the Mid-1760s

question 29

Multiple Choice

The development of Spanish influence in California in the mid-1760s and 1770s was facilitated by

• A) the Black Legend.
• B) the establishment by Father Junipero Serra of a chain of Spanish missions starting in San Diego and up the California coast to Sonoma.
• C) existing permanent settlements of Native Americans in California.
• D) the lack of interest by Christian missionaries to Christianize Native Americans in California.
• E) the highly successful exploration of California by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx, playing a key role in swallowing and breathing.

Bronchi

The major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe, providing the pathway for air flow.

Alveoli

Minute pulmonary vesicles where oxygen is swapped for carbon dioxide in the respiratory process.

Bronchial Constriction

The narrowing of the bronchi in the lungs due to the tightening of surrounding smooth muscle, leading to difficulty breathing.