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What is the main reason that Spanish explorers came to America? A.To learn new ideas B. To claim land C.To find Christopher Columbus D.To get silk and spices
B. To claim land
When was the first Spanish mission, San Diego de Alcala, built? A B C D. 1777
C. 1769
What important change took place in California in the 1820’s? A.The Oregon Trail stretched to California B. California became part of the United States C. The Spanish gave the land to the Indians D. Mexico closed the Spanish missions
How did John Fremont help the pioneers? A.He found gold near Sacramento B. He drew maps of the Oregon Trail C. He founded the first rancho D. He signed a bill to make California a state
B. He drew maps of the Oregon Trail
What did the Russian explorers do in California? A.Spread their religion B. Built towns C. Visited with the Chumash D. Hunted animals and traded for furs
D. Hunted for animals and traded the furs
What did California Indians and people from Spain, Mexico, and Africa create together? A.Missions B. Pueblos C. Boom towns D. Ranchos
B. Pueblos
Which pioneer led a group of men into California, opening the way for other pioneers to follow? A. Jedediah Strong Smith B. James Marshall C. Christopher Columbus D. Gasper de Portola
A. Jedediah Strong Smith
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Why did so many settlers come to California in 1849? A.They hoped to make money finding gold B. They came to fight the war against Mexico C. They wanted to set up a new government D. They were searching for the Strait of Anian
A. They hoped to make money finding gold
Who claimed land in California for England.
Francis Drake
Who built the first mission in San Diego.
Junipero Serra
Who met the Chumash Indians?
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
Who found gold near Sacramento?
James Marshall
Who was President when California became a state.
Millard Fillmore
“I am a(n) ___________ who lives at a mission.”
Indian
“I am a(n) ________ who runs a cattle ranch in California.”
Ranchero
“I am a(n) ________ who moved to a new community in California.”
Settler
“I am a(n) _____ who helped settle a new land.”
Pioneer
“Like John C. Fremont, I am a(n) ___________.”
Explorer
How did the Spanish change the lives of California Indians?
Many had to live and work at missions. Many died from starvation and diseases.
What was the difference between presidios and pueblos?
Presidios were built by the Spanish as forts to protect the missions. Pueblos were villages started by California Indians ad by people from Spain, Mexico, Africa.
How did John C. Fremont change California?
He mapped the Oregon Trail and played a role in the war between Mexico and the United States
List in order the 3 countries which had control of California between the 1700’s and the 1800’s?
Spain Mexico The United States