Why was mission carmel founed?

Mission Carmel, officially known as Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, was founded in 1770 by Spanish Franciscan missionaries led by Father Junípero Serra. Its primary purpose was to evangelize the Native American population and spread Christianity along California's coast. Additionally, it served as a base for further missions and settlements in the region, facilitating Spanish colonization and the establishment of agriculture and trade. The mission played a crucial role in the cultural and economic development of California during the Spanish colonial period.