Chapter 3 Test- Missions and Mexican Rule

What were the missionaries looking for when deciding where to build a mission?

• A. fresh water

• B. good soil

• C. Indian settlements

• D. resources for building

Spain built missions in Alta California to:

• spread Christianity among the Native Americans

• establish trade routes

• explore new territories

• find gold

The daily life for the California Indians living at the missions was characterized by:

• freedom and self-governance

• strict schedules and labor

• nomadic lifestyle

• isolation from other communities

What was one way the economy changed in California because of Spanish settlement?

• More people began to hunt animals

• There was less food available

• Farming became a main source of food and trade

• People stopped working altogether

What caused the Native American population to decrease during the mission period?

• Indians died from new diseases.

• Indians were baptized.

• Indians were forced to wear Spanish clothing.

• Indians were not allowed to return to their villages.

Read the events in the history of Mexico’s fight for independence. Rearrange the sentences into the correct sequence. Choose the correct sequence from the options below.

• 1. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla calls for an end to Spanish rule. 2. The mission era ends. 3. Mexico wins its independence.

• 1. Mexico wins its independence. 2. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla calls for an end to Spanish rule. 3. The mission era ends.

• 1. The mission era ends. 2. Mexico wins its independence. 3. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla calls for an end to Spanish rule.

• 1. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla calls for an end to Spanish rule. 2. Mexico wins its independence. 3. The mission era ends.

What happened to the mission lands after the war for Mexican Independence?

• The missions were given to the Native Americans.

• Missions lands were turned into private ranches and farms.

• California Indians refused to work at the missions any longer.

• Missions stayed under church control.

How did the secularization of missions impact the Native Americans in California?

• It made their lives better.

• It led to the loss of resources and caused them to work on the ranchos.

• It gave them control of the missions.

• It had no effect on them.

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

• Only government officials could own land.

• Land grants were given to Mexican citizens.

• The Native Americans were given back their land.

• Land was given equally to anyone who wanted it.

What was the main purpose of land grants during the Mexican rule in California?

• To start military settlements.

• To encourage settlers to start ranches and farms.

• To create national parks.

• To start trade routes with other countries.