Why was tne santa Clara mission built?

Answer 1

All of the California missions were built to establish a foothold in California and to convert native populations. Each mission is a days ride from each other. Today all are California state historical property and open for services and visitors.

Answer 2

The Santa Clara Mission was built by Spanish missionaries in 1777 to spread Christianity to the native Ohlone people living in the area. It was part of the Spanish colonization efforts in California, aiming to convert the indigenous population to Catholicism and establish Spanish authority in the region.