Californios

Which group of people lived in California before the arrival of the settlers?

• Explorers

• Pioneers

• Cowboys

• Californios

What type of product did the Californian ranchers sell?

• Gold

• Cattle hides and tallow

• Wood

• Wheat

What tool did cowboys use to work with cattle?

• The axe

• The rope

• The knife

• The lasso

What type of hat did cowboys wear to protect themselves from the sun?

• Beret

• Hat

• Cap

• Helmet

What type of material did the Californios use to build their houses?

• Wood

• Adobe

• Stone

• Brick

Which instrument is NOT mentioned as part of the music of the Californios?

• Piano

• Guitar

• Trumpet

• Violin

What happened to the Californios after the war with Mexico in 1848?

• They gained more land

• They moved to Mexico

• They were protected by the U.S. government

• They became U.S. citizens