Social Studies Chapter 4: Mexican Rule in California Test

Who gave a speech on September 16, 1810, encouraging Mexicans to fight for freedom from Spain 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 if 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 plans to fight.

• They turned over Baja California.

• They learned that Alta California was an independent country.

Which governor served twice between 1822 and 1835?

• Pio Pico

• Jose Maria de Echeandia

• Augustin Zamorano

• Luis Antonio Arguello

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

When California saw a ship sail into the 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 Indian workers paid on the ranchos?

• with American dollars

• with strings of shells

• with Mexican pesos

• with food, clothing, and shelter