definitions
What is a peninsula?
a part of land that has water on three sides.
a journey planned by a group of people for a clear reason.
Which country were they trying to prevent from claiming this territory?
England
What is a mission?
religious settlements where Catholic priests tried to convert local people.
How many missions are there in California?
21
What is a padre?
a priest of the Spanish missions in California.
What is a colony?
a land controlled by another country
What was Spain looking for in California?
Natural resources and new trade routes
What is the name of the road that connects California's missions?
El Camino Real
Why did the Native Americans want to revolt?
because they wanted to keep their way of life.
What is a presidio?
fort built by the Spanish in California.
What does it mean to revolt?
to fight against the government to change some of their rules.
BONUS POINTS!
What were the 3 reasons it was difficult for Spanish to settle in California?
300 points for each answer
1. Hard to cross rocky and steep mountains
2. Few harbors for the galleons
3. Unknown trade routes
What padre was sent to California to establish missions?
Padre Junipero Serra
What is agriculture?
the raising of crops or animals.
What is a pueblo?
the towns built close to the missions, for Mexican settlers.
Why did Spain send soldiers and padres to Alta California?
to establish missions
BONUS POINTS!
Name 3 people who explored California on behalf of Spain.
200 points for each person
1. Gaspar de Portola
2. Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
3. Juan Bautista Anza
What did the presidio provide for the mission and pueblo?
Protection
What did the mission and pueblo provide for the presidio?
food
What is culture?
the way people live and what they believe