Missions & Mexican Independence Review

Choose all that apply.

What are some reasons Spain initiated the missions system?

• King Charles III wanted to control areas of California

• King Charles III wanted to try to befriend the indigenous people

• King Charles III wanted the indigenous people to become his subjects and pay taxes to him

• The indigenous people asked Spain to bring the mission system to California

True of false? King Charles III only sent the missionaries to start the missions.

• True

• False

Choose all that apply. What are some reasons California Indians came to the missions?

• They were curious about the Spanish culture and ways of life

• They wanted to steal from the missions

• The missions had destroyed their lands, so they had to go to the missions for food

• They never went

Mission life was very strict. California Indians had to follow a set daily pattern that had two main activities: work and prayer.

• True

• False

California Indians were not allowed to practice their indigenous culture at the missions, but they did in secret to rebel.

• True

• False

California Indians never fought back against the Spanish.

• True

• False

What year did the Mexican Independence War begin?

• 1810

• 1800

• 1821

Why were people in New Spain so unhappy?

• They didn't like the land or weather

• Every single person was unhappy because they were all poor

• Mestizo, Indigenous, and African people were treated badly, but Spanish-born citizens were not

In 1821, after Mexico won its independence, how did life change for everyone?

• Society changed very quickly and everyone was treated more fairly.

• Society did not change quickly, the rich stayed rich and the poor still did not have many opportunities.

When did the missions close?

• 1810

• 1821

• 1834