What state is the Dude Perfect YouTube channel from?
Texas
Who did Mexico gain independence from?
Spain
A rancho is a ______ ranch.
cattle or cow
A female ranchero is a ________.
ranchera
A _______ hunts animals primarily for their fur.
trapper
Name one phrase or word Mr. K says often.
MANY answers possible!
An ______ is a good bought FROM a business in another country.
import
After the war, Alta California became a part of ______.
Mexico
A cowhand or cowboy was called a _______ in Spanish.
vaquero
A pioneer is one of the _____ from a group or a country to enter or settle a place.
first
What is Mr. K's favorite bowling ball brand?
Hammer
An ______ is a good sold TO a business in another country.
export
After diseños were submitted by Californios, they were given ____ ______ by the Mexican government.
land grants
If a fiesta is a party, what is a rodeo?
A roundup, which were held to sort out cattle.
About ____ of the Donner Party survived their expedition.
half
What is Mrs. Prado's first name?
Jaimee
Fort Ross was a post in Alta California built by _______ traders.
Russian
Approximately how many decades was Alta California under Independent Mexican rule?
Approximately three decades (1821-1850).
Ranchos contributed to Alta California's dominant export of cow ______ and ____.
tallow, hide
A ________ is an area of land into which settlers start moving.
frontier
What is the best pizza topping?
Pineapple
Father Hidalgo's "cry of _______" sparked the Mexican War for Independence.
Dolores
After the Mexican War for Independence, pueblos were governed by ________
an elected alcalde and council
Vallejo was a ranchero who owned most of the Sonoma Valley. Which theme park is in Vallejo today?
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
The Mexican government wanted Sutter to use his fort to help defend against __________ _______ revolts and attacks.
California Indian
What is Mr. K's favorite Australian Rules Football team?
Sydney Swans
People born in New Spain were not treated _______ compared to rich people from Spain, which sparked the Mexican War for Independence.
equally or fairly
The government of Mexico began a process of ______________ in 1833. During this time, the government took control of property that belonged to the missions.
secularization
Why were pueblos along the coast important for Alta California's economy?
Ranchos could store goods at pueblos near the coast to trade with ships from other countries.
American pioneers are not the first to "discover" land in California. California Indians have lived in these lands for tens of _________ of years.
thousands
What is Mr. K's birthday?
February 22nd
A republic is a type of government in which ________ elect lawmakers. (two possible answers)
citizens or 'the people'
After joining Mexico, Alta California's governor set up an assembly or diputación in which city?
Monterey
Name one thing California Indians did once the missions were secularized.
- stayed on the land (which were turned into ranchos)
- worked in exchange for clothing, food, and housing
- did jobs such as growing crops and tanning cattle hides
- some organized and supervised other workers
Name one reason Pío Pico and the Mexican government wanted to stop American settlers from coming to California.
- they did not trust the pioneers from the United States
- wealthy rancheros fought with the governor
- Pico wanted the pioneers to become Mexican citizens