Mexican War for Independence
What country owned California first?
Spain
What is a fiesta?
A fiesta is a party.
Who were trappers?
Trappers trapped animals for fur.
Who was the leader of the Californios?
-Andres Pico
What is a rancho?
A rancho is a ranch where cattle and horses are raised.
Who did most of the work on the ranchos?
Native Americans did most of the work on the ranchos
What are pelts?
Pelts are fur covered hides of animals.
When did the war with Mexico end?
The war with Mexico ended in 1848.
How long was the Mexican War for Independence?
11 years
What were "CA banknotes"?
They were cattle hides.
Who was thought to be an American spy?
-Smith
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is between what two countries?
US and Mexico
What happened to the missions after Mexico's independence?
After Mexico's independence the missions became ranchos.
Why did Californios raise cattle?
Californios raised cattle because they needed meat, hides, and tallow.
Why did Russians build a settlement at Fort Ross?
The Russians built a settlement at Fort Ross to establish a fur trade.
What is Manifest Destiny?
Manifest Destiny meant that all land between oceans belonged to the US.
Who ordered the missions to be closed?
Jose Figueroa ordered the missions to be closed.
Tea
Sugar
Spices
Furniture Clothes
How did pioneers travel in wagon trains?
Pioneers loaded everything in wagons and walked.
What was it called when Vallejo was arrested and California was declared a republic?
-The Bear Flag Revolution