Week 15: Colonization

What country claimed the most land in the Americas?

• England

• Portugal

• Russia

• Spain

Whose goal was to convert American Indians to Christianity?

• Junipero Serra

• King Charles III

• Jose de Galvez

• Gaspar de Portola

What was the first successful European settlement in Alta California?

• San Diego

• Santa Clarita

• San Francisco

• Santa Monica

What was the purpose of the presidio?

• to protect settlers

• to trade with local tribes

• to spread Christianity

• to grow food for the Spanish

Match where the groups lived:

• Presidos

• Where did the military live?

• Pueblos

• Where did those who raised cattle live?

• Ranchos

• Where did farmers live?

The Church required a great deal from people. What was everyone required to give to the church?

• Cattle

• Funds (money)

• Prayers

• Smiles

Juan Bautista de Anza created an outpost near a large bay in Alta California. The outpost grew to become what city?

• San Diego

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• El Centro

Juan Bautista de Anza was rewarded for his success in California by being appointed what?

• He was appointed governor of New Mexico.

• He was appointed mayor of Los Angeles.

• He was appointed King of Mexico.

• He was appointed governor of California.

What was the first European settlement in California?

• Monterey

• San Diego

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

Match the settlement to its purpose

• a religious center with priests

• rancho

• a Spanish village with farmland

• asistencia

• a small religious center without priests

• pueblo

• a military fort

• presidio

• a sheep and cattle farm

• mission