How did California's geography influence the building of Spanish forts and missions, as demonstrated by this map of California's historic mission sites?(1 point)

Question

How did California's geography influence the building of Spanish forts and missions, as demonstrated by this map of California's historic mission sites?(1 point)

Responses

Building forts and missions along the southern coast provided easy access to trade routes.
Building forts and missions along the southern coast provided easy access to trade routes.

Building forts and missions in mountainous areas near Gold Rush towns provided opportunities for wealth.
Building forts and missions in mountainous areas near Gold Rush towns provided opportunities for wealth.

Building forts and missions in the northern part of the state provided shelter in densely populated forests.
Building forts and missions in the northern part of the state provided shelter in densely populated forests.

Building forts and missions inland where the soil was rich provided better opportunities for farming.

Answer 1

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The correct response is:

Building forts and missions along the southern coast provided easy access to trade routes.

This choice reflects how the geography of California, particularly its coastal areas, facilitated trade and communication for the Spanish. The coastal locations allowed for easier shipping and movement of goods, making them strategic for establishing forts and missions.