Missions
Other
Ranchos
Final Jeopardy
100
How did the Californio missions treat the Native Americans?
Very badly/harshly; many Indians died.
100
What was the Californios' most important industry in the 1930's?
Cattle ranching.
100
The typical Spanish-speaking Californio was granted a ranch of _______ acres of land or more.
50,000.
300
How did thousands of Indians die in Californio missions?
Diseases (brought by settlers rushing in).
300
When did Mexico win its independence and take control of California?
1821.
300
How far away do rancho neighbors live from each other?
A day's trip.
500
A Spanish missionary named _______ led soldiers and priests north from Mexico to California, and his goal was to __________.
Junipero Serra; convert California Indians into Christianity.
500
Why did the U.S capture California from Mexico in 1846?
Mexican-American/U.S.-Mexican War.
500
Describe rancho homes.
Small adobe houses with dirt floors.
500
What were some activities in a regular fiesta?
Singing, dancing, and fine displays of horsemanship.
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