TCI Spanish Exploration of California p 40-41

Spain was worried about what TWO other countries were interested in California?

• Brazil

• Russia

• Mexico

• England

Why were the Russians sailing along the coast of California?

• They wanted to build a fort.

• They were looking for the Strait of Anian.

• They were hunting seals and sea otter.

• They wanted silk and spices.

Who was put in charge of the Spanish expedition to California in 1769?

• Gaspar de Portolá

• Father Junípero Serra

• Vizcaíno

• Juan Crespi

How did the Spanish expedition to California plan to reach their destinations?

• By land only

• By both sea and land

• By air

• By sea only

How many days did it take the land expedition to reach San Diego?

• 50

• 51

• 52

• 53

What did Father Serra come to California to do?

• Establish settlements

• Teach the Christian religion

• Trade with the native peoples

• Explore the Pacific coast

Why was the sea route even worse? Select all that apply.

• Many sailors got sick and died.

• One ship sank.

• Half of the men on one ship died.

• They were attacked by pirates.

Which Indian tribe did the Spanish encounter on their journey?

• Chumash

• Miwok

• Yokuts

• Luiseno

What bay was Portola searching for?

• San Diego Bay

• Monterey Bay

• San Francisco Bay

• Strait of Anian Bay

What additional, large bay did did they find on their expedition?

• San Diego Bay

• Monterey Bay

• San Francisco Bay

• Strait of Anian Bay