One similarity I noticed right away between California and Miami was that both of the areas were formerly Spanish colonies before joining the United States. One interesting thing about both of the areas being Spanish colonies is that both had an extensive mission system. Like in most Spanish colonies Spanish missionaries were sent to convert the "savage" Indians and make them law abiding Spanish citizens. But of course like mot colonial powers, they always had a hidden agenda.
In the early 1500's Spanish colonists ventured into the depths of California claiming it for Spain. In 1566 Miami was claimed for Spain by Pedro Menendez de Aviles.
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| Pedro Menendez de Aviles. Founder of Miami |
In the early 1500's Spanish colonists ventured into the depths of California claiming it for Spain. In 1566 Miami was claimed for Spain by Pedro Menendez de Aviles.
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