This short, comprehensive collection of primary documents provides an indispensable introduction to Mexican American history and culture. Includes over 90 caref

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Describes the daily life of people who settled in the California missions, why the missions were built, and explores the reasons for the end of the mission era.

True facts about the Spanish missions in Texas, with timeline and pictures.