What title did Junípero Serra’s missionary efforts earn him?
"Apostle of California"
"Savior of Spain"
"Protector of The Pope"
"Guardian of Gold"
Answer
Junípero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan friar, earned the title "Apostle of California" for his missionary efforts. Serra founded the Mission San Diego de Alcalá in 1769, which was the first of 21 Spanish missions that he established in California. Serra's missions helped to convert thousands of Native Americans to Catholicism and played an important role in the colonization of California.
Unveiling the Legacy: The Junípero Serra Quiz
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