Ch. 4 Mexican War for Independence

Who gave the speech on Sept. 16th, 1810, encouraging Mexicans to fight for freedom from Spanish rule?

• Father Serra

• Father Hidalgo

• Father Crespi

• Juan Cabrillo

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

• 11 years

• 12 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

“el Grito de Dolores” brought together which groups of people? (choose all that apply)

• criollos

• mestizos

• natives

• Spanish

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

• They had a fiesta.

• They protested with Father Hidalgo

• They accepted Mexican rule.

• They fought in a war.

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

• missions and gold

• gold rush

• presidios and barter

• ranching and trade

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

• By their brand on the hides

• By their name tags

• By the prints on their bodies

• By the cattle's scent

What is a reata?

• ring

• horse

• lasso

• cow

What happened to the mission Indians when the missions closed? (mark all that apply)

• They were promised land but received almost nothing.

• They moved to the mountains to hunt and gather.

• They worked for the ranchos and other settlers.

• They owned ranchos.

How were Indian workers paid on the ranchos? (mark all that apply)

• food

• clothing

• shelter

• money

• animals

How could a person get a land grant under Mexican rule? (mark all that apply)

• Be a male

• Become a Mexican citizen

• Accept the Catholic religion

• Promised to bring own cattle and other animals

• Send a letter to the government explaining why he/she wants the land