Why did the California missions fail?
Why did the California missions fail? Missions received less aid from the Spanish government and few Spanish were willing to become mission priests. In increasing numbers Indians deserted and mission buildings fell into disrepair. Mexican independence led to the final demise of California's mission system.
What is the prettiest mission?
San Luis Rey de Francia, 18th mission Architecturally the most graceful of California's missions, it has been restored according to the original plans and designs. Today the mission gardens include a fruit orchard where California's first pepper tree still grows.