How did the unification of Germany following the Franco-Prussian War set up future conflict between Germany and France? France feared German control of the Baltic Sea.
Unification gave Germany access to important natural resources and a boost to industry.
Germany encouraged Italy to unify, which France perceived as a threat to the balance of power in Europe.
Germany annexed Alsace and Lorraine, formerly part of France, as part of the peace settlement.

I believe the answer is the second one: Unification gave Germany acess to important natural resoirces and a boost to industry

the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.

the government closely monitored its finances to avoid another financial collapse.