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