Social Studies (California) Ch. 4

Who gave a speech on Sept. 16, 1810 encouraging Mexicans to fight for freedom?

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Pablo Vicente de Sola

• Jose Figueroa

• Lorenzo Asisara

How long did it take for Mexico to win independence from Spain?

• 2 years

• 17 years

• 37 years

• 11 years

What were the main reasons for the growth of the California economy during Mexican rule?

• hunting and gathering

• farming and fishing

• ranching and trade

• mining and industry

How could vaqueros recognize the cattle in their rancho's herds?

• by the length of their horns

• by the brands on their hides

• by the markings on their ears

• by the colors on their bodies

What effect did Mexico's War for Independence have on Alta California?

• Spain was too busy fighting to pay much attention to Alta California

• Spain built more presidios in California

• Spain sent ships to the coast to protect its claim to the area

• Spain promised freedom to Alta California if it did not take sides in the war

What happened when the leaders of Alta California met in Monterey in April 1822?

• They made plans to fight

• They accepted Mexican rule

• They made Alta California its own country

• They turned over Baja California to Mexico

What right did married Mexican women have that women in the United States did not have?

• the right to serve in the military

• the right to vote

• the right to own land

• the right to work in the government

How were Indian workers paid on the ranchos?

• with American dollars

• with strings of shells

• with Mexican pesos

• with food, clothing, and shelter

What does barter mean?

• fight off an attack

• trade for goods

• have a celebration

• give land grants

Who was the Spanish governor who let local leaders decide whether to accept Mexican rule?

• Lorenzo Asisara

• Pablo Vicente de Sola

• Mariano Vallejo

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla