4th Grade CA Studies Weekly Social Studies Weeks 13 & 14

What did settlers have to do to get land for free?

• They had to work on the land.

• They had to write a letter asking for land.

• They had to be a missionary.

• All of the above

Why was beef such a major part of the diet?

• The English brought cattle with them.

• The Spanish brought chickens and raised them.

• The Spanish had brought cattle with them and raised them on their ranchos.

• It was healthy for them.

How did the Mexican government help the Native Americans?

• They gave them food and water.

• They gave them settlements called rancheras.

• They told them they had to live at the missions.

• They let them work on the land and live there, too.

What city was founded by a Mexican General?

• Vallejo

• Puerto Vallarta

• Simi Valley

• Hidalgo

Who is the Mexican general whose last name was used as a California city's name?

• Diplo

• Vallejo

• Hidalgo

• Sigler

Who led the Mexicans against Spain and was known for the cry, "Mexicanos, viva Mexico!"

• Vallejo

• Gonzales

• Father Serra

• Hidalgo

What was in charge of making decisions about roads, police work, laws and taxes?

• Pueblos

• Penninsula

• Diputation

• Mission

What did the Spanish government do to get people to come to pueblos?

• They offered free land.

• They offered free livestock.

• They offered free farm equipment.

• All of these.

Where were the presidios located?

• At the exits of the settlements

• In the middle of the pueblos

• Near the entrances of important neighbors and missions

• None of the above

What are religious settlements called?

• Penninsulas

• Presidios

• Missionaries

• Missions