After Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821, there were significant changes to the mission lands in California, which had been controlled by Spanish missionaries.
1. Secularization
2. Land Grants:
3. Decline of the Missions
4. Cultural Shift
5. U.S. Annexation: In 1846 California came under U.S. control during the Mexican-American War
6. Gold Rush
After Mexico gained independence from Spain, the mission lands in California experienced secularization, resulting in the redistribution of land and the decline of the missions. This period marked a significant transition in the history and ownership of California's land and resources.