Peralta Family
When did Mexico take control of California?
1821.
What is tallow?
a hard, white, greasy substance made from boiling cow fat.
Before Mexico took over, who held the power over California?
Spanish Priests
What were the people who received land grants called?
Californios
What is tallow used for?
making candles and soaps and sometime cooking.
What replaced Spanish missions as the most important establishments in California?
Ranchos
What is a rancho?
A large place for keeping herds of cattle.
What did the ranchos raise themselves to trade?
Cattle and then made tallow.
What was the name of the person who owned a rancho?
Ranchero and rancheras
What did Luis Peralta do before settling in CA?
He was a soldier in the Spanish army
Name three things tallow would be traded for.
iron, glass, spices, rope, dinner plates, silk, hats, jewelry, tea, coffee, sugar, and furniture.
What were the borders of the ranchos marked with?
Cactus plants and small piles of stones.
What was the Peralta's rancho called?
Rancho San Antonio
What were cowhides used for?
Making saddles, harnesses, shoes, door hinges, and leather items.
What did the American Indians get for working on a rancho?
Food, clothing, and a place to sleep.