Chapter 3: Lesson 1: Explorers and Missionaries

King Charles III established a Spanish colony in Alta California because _______.

• he loved the land and the people and wanted to be part of their culture

• he was told by God to settle the land

• he wanted more land for his family

• he was worried other countries would take control of California and threaten Mexico

The explorer who led an expedition to Alta California in 1769 was __________.

• Juan Crespi

• Juan Cabrillo

• Gaspar de Portola

• San Diego de Acala

Spain sent missionaries to California to __________.

• start the colony of New Spain

• spread Mexican influence and power

• support Juan Cabrillo in his explorations

• control California and spread Catholicism

Which statement is true about the location of California missions?

• They did not extend very far inland.

• They stretched along the entire Pacific coast.

• They were mostly scattered across southern California.

• They formed a line that connected San Francisco to Los Angeles.

Why were most missions founded near the coast?

• The missionaries loved the view of the water from the coast.

• They needed to be near the coast because people and supplies arrived on ships.

• The coast provided protection from invaders.

• The missionaries used the ocean waves to provide power for their farmland and equipment.

_________ founded the first nine (9) missions.

• Junipero Serra

• Pedro de Gante

• Juan Cabrillo

• Juan Crespi

How did the Spanish secure enough people to do the work at the missions? (select all that apply)

• They convinced American Indians that they could provide food and safety.

• They paid the California Indians a large sum for their labor.

• They gave the California Indians ownership of the land.

• They forced the California Indians to work against their will.

Why weren't missions built in northern California?

• The missionaries did not know it existed.

• Spain did not control northern California.

• The landscape was too rocky and dry for travel.

• The land was inhabited by the French.

Which of the following correctly describes the main difference between a pueblo and a presidio?

• A presidio was a small town; a pueblo was a military fort.

• A presidio grew food for soldiers; a pueblo housed missionaries.

• A presidio was a military fort; a pueblo was a farming community.

• A presidio was founded to teach religion, a pueblo supported California Indians.

What conclusion can you draw about why Spanish soldiers were sent to California?

• They were sent to spread Catholicism.

• They were sent to help keep control over Mexico.

• They were sent to protect pueblos and missions from attack.

• They were sent to work on presidio land as farmers and ranchers.