The Development of Spanish Influence in California in the Mid-1760s

The development of Spanish influence in California in the mid-1760s and 1770s was facilitated by

A) the Black Legend.
B) the establishment by Father Junipero Serra of a chain of Spanish missions starting in San Diego and up the California coast to Sonoma.
C) existing permanent settlements of Native Americans in California.
D) the lack of interest by Christian missionaries to Christianize Native Americans in California.
E) the highly successful exploration of California by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo.