Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Quiz: Mexico's Independence

When New Spain became the Mexican Republic, that meant the Mexican Republic was _________.

• finally under European rule

• free to choose its own king and queen

• run by leaders who were elected by the people

• led by leaders of the Catholic Church, including Junípero Serra

As part of secularization, __________.

• Mexico gained its independence

• most diseños were rejected by Catholic authorities

• California Indians were given back their original land

• control of mission lands was taken away from the Catholic Church

What was one way that California changed under Mexican rule?

• Fewer settlers came to California.

• California Indians gained political power.

• California became part of the United States.

• California’s population became more diverse.

What was the impact of secularization on California Indians?

• They could purchase ranchos, which caused many to become wealthy.

• They were free to leave missions, which allowed them to look for paid work.

• They received land grants, which helped them to control large areas of land.

• They could fight for their independence, which later gave them political power in Alta California.

Which of the following was a characteristic of the rancho economy?

• Fewer land grants were given out by the Mexican government.

• Californios owned large areas of land and employed Indian workers.

• California Indians became business owners in places like Los Angeles.

• Coastal towns like San Francisco welcomed sailors from China and Japan.

What was a significant outcome of the Mexican secularization act on the missions in California?

• The missions were preserved as historical sites.

• The missions' lands were redistributed to private owners.

• The missions were expanded to include more land.

• The missions were converted into military bases.

How did the transition from Spanish to Mexican rule affect land ownership in California?

• Land was exclusively owned by the Catholic Church.

• Land was nationalized and controlled by the government.

• Land was distributed more widely among settlers.

• Land ownership was restricted to Spanish nobility.

Which group primarily benefited from the land grants issued during the Mexican period in California?

• Californio families

• Missionaries

• European settlers

• Native American tribes

What is a Californio?

• A type of government run by elected leaders

• A person living in Alta California descended from Spanish settlers

• Freedom from the rule of another person, country, or government

• To change hands, or move from one place to another

What is a republic?

• A type of government run by elected leaders

• A person living in Alta California descended from Spanish settlers

• Freedom from the rule of another person, country, or government

• To change hands, or move from one place to another