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WorksheetsChapter 4 Mexican California (1810-1850)
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the process of taking ownership away from the church and giving it to the public known as?
land grant
secularization
stealing
diseño
What are not the words for a form of government in which leaders are elected?
republic
constitution
import
export
Who was Mexico's first Emperor?
They had an Emperor?
Agustin de Iturbide
Miguel Hildago y Costilla
Luis Antonio Argüello
Luis de Iturbede
In 1824, what happened in the Mexican Government?
They won their independence from Spain.
Augustin de Iturbide became Emperor of Mexico
The flag of Spain came down in the Monterey' Presidio and the Flag of Mexico went up.
The Mexican Leaders created a constitution modeled after the U.S. Constitution.
Nothing happened in 1824.
What is not a written plan for a government?
constitution
revolt
convert
republic
vaquero
What could you find in an Alta California Rancho?
vaquero
Ranchera
fiesta
Ranchero
Cattle
What do you call a person who traps wild animals for it's fur?
(a)
What year did Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla give the his speech that inspire citizens to revolt against the Spanish Rule?
1809
1880
1820
1821
1810
What was the name of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's speech?
The Cry of Hidalgo
The Scream of Dolores
Dolores's Cry
The Cry of Dolores
Hidalgo's Battle Cry
Why were people of New Spain unhappy with Spanish rule?
Unjust laws gave more power to the rich people who were born in Spain
People born in New Spain had less rights than people who were born in Spain.
People in New Spain wanted to be free of Spanish Rule.
The King of Spain selected a Viceroy to rule in his place in New Spain.
The people in New Spain were actually very happy with Spanish rule
Who fought for Spain but eventually changed sides and fought against Spain?
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Jose Maria Morelos
Vicente Guerrero
Agustine de Iturbede
Luis Antonio Arguello
California Indians
had the least power under Spanish rule
remained on the land that once belonged to the missions and worked on ranchos
had the least power under Mexican rule
did the heaviest labor for little pay on ranchos and pueblos
after generations living in the mission system, forgot their ancestors way of life.
What was the jobs of the alcade?
To take advice from the council
take on the role of mayor
take on the role of judge
to resolve arguments
to sit, watch people work and do nothing.
What is the name of people who were from Spanish families and lived in Alta California?
(a)
In 1812, a Russian company built a trading post near which bay that is north of San Francisco?
Monterey Bay
San Diego Bay
Bodega Bay
Morro Bay
If you wanted land from the Mexican Government, you had to draw a map of the area of land you wanted that was called a
(a)
In order to own land in Alta California, you had to be
Catholic
a citizen of Mexico
Submit a diseno and a proposal of how you would use the land
had to be a man and not a woman
A woman in Alta California could never own land. The land had to belong to a man only.
True
False
The Ranchos' main ____________ were tallow and cattle hide.
import
export
What reasons would result in a fiesta?
Holidays
Weddings
Rodeo
Birthdays
the arrival of trading ships
What day is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day?
July 4th
May 5th
September 16th
September 15th
September 5th
This is the action of a government when it takes control of land that once belong to a church or religious group.
convert
secularization
stealing
seclusion
revert
During the Spanish/Mexican War, Alta California
sent many soldiers to fight for freedom
didn't know what was happening in Baja California
stayed peaceful
had a hard time buying from Spanish businesses and had to illegally buy goods from other countries.
Kept in touch with families in Baja California using Zoom apps
He was an American trader who told stories about a land with warm climate and plentiful resources. His stories made other Americans want to come to Alta California
Jedediah Strong Smith
John Fremont
John Sutter
Richard Henry Dana
James Beckwourth
He was the first American to reach Alta California by land. He had to cross the Mojave Desert.
Jedediah Strong Beckwourth
Jedediah Strong Smith
James Strong Smith
James Beckwourth
Mr. Suhrit
He was an American trapper and a trader who found the lowest pass through the Sierra Nevada. The pass is named after him
Jedediah Beckwourth
James Beckwourth
John Beckwourth
Jimmy Beckwourth
Jaanvi Beckwourth
He was a teacher who read about California. He organized a party to cross the Sierra Nevada even though he had NO mountain experience. Who was he?
John Bartleson
John Bidwell
James Beckwourth
Johnny B. Goode
The route the the Bidwell-Bartleson Party used later became known as the
(a)
Among all the wagon party that traveled to California, this infamous party had by far the worst experience. What was the name of the wagon party?
The Bidwell-Bartleson Party
The Doner Party
The Donner Party
The "You Should've Hired Someone Who Had an Accurate Map" Party
John Sutter
Was Swiss born
was a Mexican Citizen, and received land in Alta California
Was suppose to help Mexico keep American trappers and pioneers out of Alta California
welcomed American pioneers into his Fort
bought the Russian trading post in Fort Ross in 1841
Pio Pico
suggested giving France, England, or Spain control of Alta California to keep Americans from settling
Was governor in 1845
Moved the government from Los Angeles to Monterey
wanted American pioneers who were settling in Alta California to become Mexican citizens. They said no.
couldn't stop pioneers from coming into Alta California
