Social Studies: Lesson 5: Settling in California

Some people _______ against others, or treat people unfairly because they are a part of a different group.

• discriminate
• citizen

• mission

• immigrant

Father Junipero Serra built California's first _______.

• citizen

• discriminate

• mission

• immigrant

A person who has the right to live in a certain place is called a _______.

• immigrant

• citizen

• discriminate

• mission

A (an) _______ is a person who comes from another place to live in a country.

• citizen

• discriminate

• immigrant

• mission

Why do many immigrants come to California?

• to visit friends

• to be on a boat

• for vacation

• for a better life

Why were the missions created?

• to help immigrants travel easier

• to protect California's natural lands

• to teach Indians the Catholic religion

• to end the Mexican-American War

How did settlers travel to California?

• on crowded ships

• in trains on the railroad

• by walking cross-country trails

• all of the above

How do people discriminate against immigrants?

• by treating them unfairly

• by offering them good jobs

• by helping them find places to live

• by selling them food

How can someone become a U.S. citizen?

• be born in the United States

• have parents who are citizens

• take a test on American history

• all of the above

What was the name of the event that brought many people to live in California?

• The Good Rush

• The Silver Rush

• The Golden Rush

• The Gold Rush