Mexican California
What was the name given to the Spanish speaking settlers in California?
Californios
Who did most of the work at the ranchos?
Native Americans.
How did the first group of of settlers travel?
Wagon train.
Why did the pioneers come to California?
They came because they heard about the good land and mild climate.
Where did settlers live?
Missions
What was tallow used for ?
To make soap and candles.
What were one of the first sea animals that made it to California?
Sea otter's.
What was the Donner Party?
A series of wagon trains that projected they would cross the mountains before winter.
What were the names of the tribes that the Native Americans lived in?
Chumash, the Yuma, and the Mojave.
What did the rancheros trade the cattle products for?
cloth, tools, and other goods.
What did Richard Henry Dana do during his voyage to California
Wrote about how nice California was.
Why did pioneers migrate to California?
They had heard about the good and mild climate.
What part of California is "Alto"?
Upper
What ships did the rancheros trade with?
Ships that sailed along the coast of California.
Why did many people want to come to California?
The weather, and the goods that California provided.
What was another reason why pioneers traveled to California?
They wanted to settle and farm the land.