WorksheetsSpanish & Mexican Heritage in California
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
SPANISH MISSIONS IN CALIFORNIA
What caused Spain to establish communities in southern California in 1769?
British and Russian fur traders moved to the area because of the natural resources there.
There were very few Native American groups living there.
The U.S. government wanted to create a new state there.
SPANISH MISSIONS IN CALIFORNIA
Where was the first Spanish mission in California founded?
San Francisco
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Diego
SPANISH MISSIONS IN CALIFORNIA
Why is Father Junipero Serra the subject of controversy?
Historians point to his participation in the French and Indian War.
Historians point to his participation in the mistreatment and enslavement of Native Americans.
SPANISH MISSIONS IN CALIFORNIA
How many missions did Spain establish in California?
8
15
21
28
SPANISH MISSIONS IN CALIFORNIA
Many ________ in California, such as San Francisco, are named after Spanish missions.
parks
roads
cities
mountains
SPANISH MISSIONS IN CALIFORNIA
How did the Spanish treat the Native Americans?
They shared food with them, welcomed them in their homes, and treated them well.
They tried to convert them to Christianity, exploited and enslaved them, pushed thousands off their land, and forced hundreds to live and work at the missions.
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When was the statue of Junipero Serra sculpted, and where it was located?
1902 in Los Angeles
1917 in San Diego
1918 in San Francisco
