| People | ||
| #1 | Father Miguel Hidalgo was known for........ | his speech, 'the cry of Dolores' asking people to fight for independence from Spain |
| #2 | Juana Briones was known for.............. | being a businesswoman who owned a rancho, and a business. She also took care of those in need. |
| #3 | Lorenzo Asisara was known for........... | being a California Indian who was born on a rancho and talked about how the Indians were mistreated. |
| #4 | Mariano Vallejo was known for................... | being a wealthy rancho owner totaling more than 175,000 acres. |
| #5 | Pablo Vicente de Sola was known for............... | being the governor of Mexican California who asked if the people wanted to welcome Mexican rule. |
| Life on the Ranchos | ||
| #1 | How could the vaqueros recognize which cattle belonged to which rancho? | By looking at the brand on the cow's hide. |
| #2 | Once the hides of the cows were tanned, they were made into ___________. | leather |
| #3 | How were Indian workers paid on the ranchos? | With food, clothing and shelter. |
| #4 | Name some things women did on the ranchos. |
They owned them, worked as vaqueras, herded cattle, did the cooking, helped with the children. |
| #5 | ____________ and ______________ were the two main reasons California's economy improved after Mexico took control of California. | Ranching and trading |
| The Spanish - Mexican War | ||
| #1 | How long did the war last? | 11 years |
| #2 | What was so important about Father Hidalgo's speech, known as the 'Cry of Dolres'? | It led the people to demand Mexican independence and the removal of Spanish Rule. |
| #3 | The war affected California because Spain was so busy fighting that they did not _________ ___________ to California. |
pay attention |
| #4 | After the war between Mexico and Spain, _____________ took control of California. | Mexico |
| #5 | Name 6 things a person had to do to get a land grant. | 1. Write a letter to the government 2. Tell how they would use the land 3. Bring cattle and other animals 4. Make a map (diseno) 5. Become a Catholic 6. Become a Mexican citizen. |
| Vocabulary | ||
| #1 | Barter means_________________ | to trade for goods. |
| #2 | A main house that was built on a rancho around an open courtyard was called a __________. | hacienda |
| #3 | Californios used cowhides and __________ to barter for other goods. | tallow |
| #4 | A vaquero would be called a _____________ in English. | cowboy or cowhand |
| #5 | Indians did much of the work, or ___________ on the ranchos. | labor |
| The War's effects | ||
| #1 | The leaders of Mexican California decided to _________ ____________ ____________ after Mexico won the war for independence. | accept Mexican rule |
| #2 | During Mexican rule of California, women were allowed to ________ ________. | own land |
| #3 | After the war, the Mexican government closed the missions. How did this affect the Indians? | They had to work on the ranchos. They got old animals and very little land. |
| #4 | Mexico allowed ____________ to take place with other countries. Spain had only allowed this to happen with it's own country when it was in control of California. | trade |
| #5 | Explain what cause and effect are. |
A cause is something that makes something else happen. Example: The Cry of Dolores lead to the Mexican War for Independence from Spain. What happens is an affect. |
| Final Question | |
| This was the location of the only battle that took place in California during the Mexican-Spanish war. | Monterey |