Question

1. who played a central role in the expansion of the spanish mission system in california during the 18th century?

a. junípero serra

b. james oglethorpe

c. hernán cortés

d. francisco pizarro

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Junípero Serra was a Franciscan friar who founded many Spanish missions in California in the 18th century, playing a central role in the Spanish Mission System's expansion there.
• Option b: James Oglethorpe was involved in the founding of Georgia (British colony), not Spanish missions in California.
• Option c: Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico, not related to California's mission system.
• Option d: Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire in South America, not related to California's missions.

Answer:

a. Junípero Serra