Mexican Era

What did Spain call Mexico when they controlled the land? (two words)

(a)  

How many years was the war between Spain and Mexico?

• 9 years

• 11 years

• 13 years

• 15 years

What happened when Mexico took over California? (Check all that applies)

• Longhorn cattle became an important animal to the Californios

• Land grants were offered to Mexican citizens

• Native Californians were treated well and became major rancheros

• The mission land was secularized

What was the only country the Californios were able to trade with during the Mission Era?

(a)  

Hides and tallows are examples of __.

• Imports

• Exports

What can tallow be made into? (Check all that applies)

• Boots

• Soap

• Belts

• Candles

What is the nickname given for the longhorn cattle since it was so valuable in trading? (two words)

(a)  

What did Mexico give to people to encourage them to settle in California?

• Land Grants

• Slaves

• Gold

• Animals

What is the Spanish word for a hand drawn map?

(a)  

What is the only Spanish establishment that Mexico kept?

• Mission

• Pueblo

• Presidio

• They kept all the establishments