That is The Royal Road; but because they spoke Spanish, it is called 'El Camino Real'.
A total of 21 Spanish missions were established in Alta California.
The Spanish Missions.
In California, a total of 21 Missions were built. See link:
the spanish builded 21 missions in California
El Camino Real which is Spanish for the Royal Road was the name given to the 600 mile road system that connected the 21 missions in California.
missions
I think it was the Spanish.
the spanish
Fray Junipero Serra, a Spanish priest and explorer, was the Founder of the missions of California. These missions were the first settlements in California.
Missions
beacuse spanish comes from Spain
many people think the spanish did but some think american indians did