Vocabulary
King and queen are the head of this type of government.
What is a monarchy?
The country that started and encouraged the mission system.
What is Spain?
This is the number one good that was produced on the ranchos.
This date marks the start of the Mexican War of Independence. This day is considered Mexican Independence day.
When is September 16, 1810
Adobe bricks are made with two types of materials.
What is mud and hay?
The founder of the order of Franciscans.
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi
During the rise of the ranchos, Native Americans had new jobs that were not hunting and gathering.
What are farmers and ranchers?
This is the year that Mexico signed the constitution.
When is 1824?
Material derived from cattle that is used to make soap
What is tallow?
The leader of the Mission System in California.
Who is Junipero Serra?
This type of trade is something that boosted the economy in Mexican California.
What is international trade?
This year is when Mexico gained independence from Spain.
When is 1821?
These are plots of land that were given/sold to wealthy families.
What are land grants?
The number of missions in California.
What is 21?
These animals were harmful to the natural land but boosted the economy in California.
What is cattle?
This Spanish explorer, Hernan Cortes, reached California in this year.
When is 1519?
Mexico has 3 branches of government.
What is the executive, judicial and legislative branches?
This vocabulary word is difficult to say and is the separation from religion.
What is secularization?
The Native American Tribe that fought for a land grant.
Who is the coastal Miwok?
This 15 million-dollar sale of land is known as the Louisiana Purchase. The Louisiana Purchase took place in this year.
When is 1803?