4th History Ch. 7 Test

Who gave a speech on September 16, 1810, encouraging Mexicans to fight for freedom from Spanish rule?

• Pablo Vicente de Sola

• Jose Figueroa

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Lorenzo Asisara

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

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

• Spain built more presidios in Alta California

• Spain sent many ships to the coast of Alta California to protect its claim to the area.

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

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

• 2 years

• 11 years

• 17 years

• 37 years

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

• They accepted Mexican rule

• They made plan to fight

• They turned over Baja California

• They learned that Alta California was an independent country.

During early Mexican rule of California, 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 work in government

• the right to own land

Use the information below to answer question 7.

When Californios saw a ship sail into harbor, they got ready to barter.

What does the word barter mean in the sentence above?

• fight off an attack

• trade for goods

• have a celebration

• give land grants

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

• ranching and trade

• hunting and gathering

• mining and industry

• farming and fishing

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 of their bodies

How were Native American workers paid on the ranchos?

• with American dollars

• with strings of shells

• with Mexican pesos

• with food, clothing, and shelter

A Spanish governor of California who let local leaders decide whether to accept Mexican rule

• Lorenzo Asisara

• Juana Briones

• Pablo Vicente de Sola

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla