What was a direct result of Mexico becoming an independent country in 1821?

Spain built more missions in California

California came under Mexican rule

The mission system became stronger

What major event in 1821 caused California to change from a Spanish territory to a Mexican territory?

Spain sold California to Mexico

The United States bought California

Mexico won its independence from Spain

Building new missions throughout California

Selling the missions to American settlers

Closing the missions and making their lands available for other uses

Forcing all people to join the Catholic Church