Trade, exploration and contraband in Early California

The interview uncovers complexities in Pacific trade routes, challenging conventional narratives about the Spanish Empire’s trade. It focuses on San Blas, a naval base in New Spain, which caused discontent among Mexico City merchants. Dr. Duggan explains how the Spanish Crown aimed to weaken the Mexico City merchants by granting San Blas more autonomy, turning […] The post California, Mexico and the Far East: Part 2 first appeared on Early California Resource Center. The post California, Mexico and the Far East: Part 2 appeared first on Early California Resource Center.