The establishment of new missions also proceeded slowly, but eighteen new ones were formed during this period.

Another tactic the Spanish used to try and dominate the region was the establishment of missions to convert the indigenous peoples to Catholicism.

The coming of the Americans and the establishment of missions were one major episode in our history.

This aimed to overcome the difficulties that establishment of overseas missions had faced.

He made several trips to other parts of the North Island to explore the possibilities for expansion, and directed the establishment of new missions.

The little settlement that had been achieved was the establishment of missions in Lower California by the Jesuit Catholics.

Parker would then seek out locations for the establishment of missions in the region.

Colonization, carried out primarily through the establishment of missions, began during the 17th century and ended shortly after the independence of Mexico in 1821.

The modern history of the area was initiated with the establishment of Spanish missions in Alta California in 1769.

This brought on the establishment of forts, missions and herds of cattle.