Rancho
A grant of land made by the Mexican gov’t
Missions
A place established by missionaries for their work
Hardships
Neglect from Mexican gov’t
Dishonest and unskilled government officials
Legacies
Cities named after Mexican names
Famous crops such as grapes, olives, and citrus fruits
Reasons
Building missions
Converting California Indians to Christianity
Building ranchos
Where did they go
California