Social Studies-Chapter 5 Mexican California

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Mexico began fighting for freedom from Spain in the year:

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1810

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Miguel Hidalgo y Castilla was a significant figure in history. Who was he?

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A Mexican priest and revolutionary leader

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The Mexican government closed something. What was it and why?

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A border crossing due to security concerns.

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Who was Jose Figueroa?

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The Mexican governor of California

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Who was in charge of giving land grants and who got them?

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The king was in charge of giving land grants, and nobles received them.

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Rancheros raised what on their ranchos?

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Cattle

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The jobs of vaqueros were:

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Ranching and cattle herding

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What were the valuable products from cattle, and what were they used for?

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Milk and meat, used for consumption; Leather and bones, used for tools and clothing; Manure, used for fertilizing crops.

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Rancheros traded hides and tallow for:

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tools and clothing

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What were California bank notes?

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A type of currency used in California