Social Studies Chapter 4: Mexican Rule in California Test

A wealthy rancher in northern California whose lands totaled about 175,000 acres.

• Lorenzo Asisara

• Juana Briones

• Pablo Vicente de Sola

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Mariano Vallejo

Who gave a speech on September 16, 1810, encouraging Mexicans to fight for freedom from Spain rule?

• Pablo Vicente de Sola

• Jose Figueroa

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Lorenzo Asisara

What were the main reasons for the growth of the California economy during Mexican rule?

• ranching and trade

• hunting and gathering

• mining and industry

• farming and fishing

A businessperson who bought Rancho La Purisima Concepcion and always tried to help others.

• Lorenzo Asisara

• Juana Briones

• Pablo Vicente de Sola

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Mariano Vallejo

What happened to the mission Indians when the missions closed?

• After the missions closed, the Indians went back to being hunters and gatherers.

• The Indians were promised some of the missions' lands, but most received nothing. Most Indians ended up working for the Californios and other settlers on the ranchos.

What effect did Mexico's War for Independence have on Alta California?

• Spain promised freedom to Alta California if it did not take sides in the war.

• Spain built more presidios in Alta California.

• Spain sent many ships to the coast of Alta California to protect its claim to the area.

• Spain was too busy fighting Mexico to pay much attention to Alta California.

How long did it take Mexico to win independence from Spain?

• 2 years

• 11 years

• 17 years

• 37 years

How were Indian workers paid on the ranchos?

• with American dollars

• with strings of shells

• with Mexican pesos

• with food, clothing, and shelter

How could vaqueros recognize the cattle in their rancho's herds?

• by the length of their horns

• by the brands on their hides

• by the markings on their ears

• by the colors of their bodies

A California Indian, born and raised at a mission, who noted the unfair treatment of Indians when mission lands were given out.

• Lorenzo Asisara

• Juana Briones

• Pablo Vicente de Sola

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Mariano Vallejo