Week 15 Articles 4, 5, & 6

Who was Juan Bautista de Anza?

• A Spanish soldier and explorer

• A French artist

• An Italian musician

• A British scientist

What was Juan Bautista de Anza instrumental in establishing?

• Schools and libraries

• Settlements and presidios in Alta California

• Factories and industries

• Parks and gardens

In what year did Juan Bautista de Anza request permission to lead an expedition to Alta California?

• 1776

• 1774

• 1772

• 1777

Who was Gaspar de Portolá?

• A Spanish artist

• A Spanish soldier and explorer

• A French philosopher

• An Italian poet

What was Gaspar de Portolá's mission in 1769?

• To find gold

• To establish a new colony

• To locate the port of Monterey

• To build a castle

What was the composition of Anza's expedition in 1776?

• Only Spanish settlers

• Spanish, American Indian, and African settlers

• Only African settlers

• Only American Indian settlers

What role did the Catholic Church play in California?

• It had no influence

• It was a major source of power and influence

• It was only involved in education

• It was only involved in agriculture

What did the Spanish government use the Catholic Church for in California?

• To build factories

• To establish missions

• To create art galleries

• To open theaters

What was the purpose of the missions established by the Catholic Church?

• To convert American Indians to Christianity

• To teach music

• To sell goods

• To train soldiers

What did Juan Bautista de Anza establish in San Francisco?

• A school

• A presidio

• A theater

• A library