Settlement of California, 1700s

Who were the first Europeans to come to California?

• The English

• The Spaniards

In what year did Father Junipero Serra come to California to set up a presidio in San Diego?

• 1769

• 1650

What was the primary purpose of the missions established by Father Serra?

• To mine for gold

• To bring the Catholic faith to Native Californians

What is a presidio?

• A type of church

• A military fort

How far apart were the missions built from one another?

• 20 miles

• 30 miles

Which of the following crops was NOT brought to California by the Spaniards?

• Oranges

• Bananas

• Olives

What animal did the Spaniards bring that changed the way people worked and traveled?

• Horses

• Camels

• Pigs

What was one negative impact of the missions on Native Californians?

• They learned new farming techniques

• They were forced to give up their traditional ways of life

What was a requirement for the location of missions?

• They had to be in the mountains

• They had to be near fresh water

Which of the following animals was NOT brought by the Spaniards to California?

• Pigs

• Kangaroos