Missions Review 1

The first European expedition to visit Alta California was led by

• Hernán Cortés.

• Sir Francis Drake.

• Sebastián Vizcaíno.

• Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo.

Sir Francis Drake

• claimed Alta California for Spain and seized English ships.

• explored Alta California for England and found a safe harbor for ships.

• carried gold and silver from Alta California to the Philippines to trade for spices.

• claimed Alta California for England and caused Spain to send more ships to keep other countries away.

In the early 1600s, Spain stopped sending people to Alta California because

• Chumash Indians lived there.

• explorers could not find a route to Alta California.

• Sir Francis Drake claimed Alta California for England.

• land and sea routes to Alta California were too dangerous.

In which direction was Sebastián Vizcaíno traveling when his voyage began?

• northeast

• southeast

• northwest

• southwest

Where did Sebastián Vizcaíno turn back?

• at Monterey Bay

• at San Diego Bay

• near Cabo San Lucas

• near Cape Mendocino