While Spain had relied on missions to settle the region of Alta California, they proved deadly to natives as they lead to the spread of disease among Indians of the region.

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The Spanish missions in Alta California led to the spread of diseases such as smallpox and measles among the Native American populations, who had no immunity to these diseases, resulting in high mortality rates.

While Spain Had Relied on Missions to Settle the Region