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WorksheetsChapter 4 S.S. Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who gave a speech on September 16th, 1810?
Pablo Vicente de Sola
Jose Figueroa
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Lornzo Asisara
How long did it take Mexico to win independence?
38 years
11 years
17 years
100 years
What effect did Mexico's War for Independence have on Alta California?
Spain was too busy fighting to notice
Spain promised freedom to Alta California
Spain sent ships to the coast of California to claim land
Spain built more presidios
What happened when the leaders of Alta California met in Monterey in late 1822?
They made plans to fight.
They turned over Baja Califronia.
They learned that Alta Califronia was an independent country.
They accepted the Mexican rule.
During early Mexican rule of California, what right did married Mexican women ave that women in the United States did not have?
the right to vote
the right to serve in the military
the right to own land
the right to work in the governemnt
Define barter
fight off an attack
trade for goods
having a celebration
give land grants
What were the main reasons for growth of Californian economy during Mexican rule?
ranching and trade
hunting and gathering
mining and industry
farming and fishng
How were Indian workers paid on ranchos?
in gold
in sliver
with strings and shells
with food, clothing, and shelter
How could vaqueros recongnize the cattle in their rancho's herds?
they looked the cow in the eyes
they asked the owner
a brand
a diseno
Why was El Grito de Dolores an important event in the Mexican fight for independence?
It brought together the criollos, mestizos, and native amaericans who were treated poorly
It helped them fight
It gave them power
It gave them a job to do
What happened to the mission Indians when the missions closed?
They went back to their tribe land
They worked on the land for very litttle on the mission land
They were giving land
Most owned ranchos
How could a person get a land grant under Mexican rule? (select all that apply)
being a good person
Write a letter to the Mexican governemnt
Be Catholic
Be a Mexican citizen
What role did women play on the ranchos? (click all that apply)
round up cattle
hosted fiestas
took part in contests of skill
took care of the children only
What are 3 effects of California being under Mexican control? (Pick 3)
Trade Laws are changed to allow ships from many countries
They had really good fiestas
Land grants are offered to many people
The California missions are closed and most end up working on a rancho
