What military purpose did Los Angeles serve for the Spanish government in the late 1700s and early 1800s? A.) The city helped solidify Spain’s claim to the area against British and Russian colonization.
B.) The city served as a base for a Spanish invasion of the Oregon Territory.
C.) The city served as the location for the Spanish army to ambush and defeat an invading British force.
D.) The city prevented Mexican rebels from taking California from the Spanish Empire.