Unit 5 "The Californios"

Who led soldiers and priests to California in 1769?

• Richard Henry Dana Jr.

• Junipero Serra

• A Californio

What did the missions teach?

• Farming

• Christianity

• Dancing

What were ranchos known for?

• Being small gardens

• Cattle ranching

• Mining

What happened to California in 1846?

• It became part of Mexico

• It was taken by the United States

• It became a new country

What famous crops did the Californios introduce to California?

• Wheat and corn

• Grapes and olives

• Bananas and pineapples

Who led soldiers and priests from Mexico to California?

• Richard Henry Dana Jr.

• Junipero Serra

• Californios

What did the missions plan to do with the land after closing?

• Give it to the Spanish

• Give it to the Indians

• Sell it to Americans

What type of parties did Californios have on the ranchos?

• Birthdays

• Fiestas

• Weddings

What did the cattle provide for trade?

• Hides and fat

• Milk and cheese

• Wool and meat

In what year did the United States take California from Mexico?

• 1821

• 1846

• 1833