Answer the following question in one to two well-written paragraphs. Which of the following have the greatest impact in determining and shaping public policy- political parties or interest groups? Be sure to explain your reasoning and support your answer with at least one example.

the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.

these civilizations were located around fertile rivers, where they could produce an abundance of crops

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why not?