Mexico's Independence - Chapter 3, Lesson 3

1. When New Spain became the Mexican Republic, that meant the Mexican Republic was__________.

• finally under European rule

• free to choose it's own king and queen

• run by leaders who were elected by the people

• led by the leaders of the Catholic Church, including Junipero Serra

2. As part of secularization, __________.

• Mexico gained its independence

• most diseños were rejected by Catholic authorities

• California Indians were given back their original land

• control of mission lands was taken away from the Catholic Church

3. What was one way that California changed under Mexican rule?

• Fewer settlers came to California.

• California Indians gained political power.

• California became apart of the United States.

• California's population became more diverse.

4. What was the impact of secularization on California Indians?

• They could purchase ranchos, which caused many to become wealthy.

• They were free to leave missions, which allowed them to look for paid work.

• They received land grants, which helped them to control large areas of land.

• They could fight for their independence, which later gave them political power in Alta California.

5. Which of the following was a characteristic of the rancho economy?

• Fewer land grants were given out by the Mexican government.

• Californios owned large areas of land and employed Indian workers.

• California Indians became business owners in places like Los Angeles.

• Coastal towns like San Francisco welcomed sailors from China and Japan.