TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction............................................................................2

The Mission's Look...................................................................3

Mission Life ...........................................................................4

Secularization..........................................................................5

The Mission Today....................................................................6

My Opinion ............................................................................7

Bibliography ...........................................................................8

INTRODUCTION

California's missions are a rich part of our state's history and culture. They were the first step in the colonization of California after the explorers had found it. The purpose of the missions was to protect Spain's claim for holding this new land.

California's fifth mission, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, was founded on September 1, 1772. The mission was founded by Father Junipero Serra and it was named after the bishop of Toulouse, the son of a king. Toulouse is a city in the south of France. The mission was founded because the Spanish men wanted to strengthen their claim to Alta California and protect ... Showed first 120 words of 989 Size (words) ...

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MY OPINION

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is a beautiful place. I think the Valley of the Bears is a great name for it. It is very sad that the Chumash Indians didn't get to have any of the land when the missions were sold to the Spaniards. The Missions are great for people to learn about California's history. I am glad that missions still exist today so that people can visit them and see the beautiful decorations.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Athanasius Schaefer. San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Website http://www.athanasius.com

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