Famous Californios
One of the most famous Californio families
The Peralta Family
The materials a vaquero would have on him. (Must answer with at least 4 items)
Iron spurs, lariat, saddle, leather chaps, bandanna, sombrero
Name the 4 regions of California
Pacific Coast, Desert, Mountains, & Central Valley
The other name of Mission San Diego de Alcala
"Mother of the Alta California Missions"
Monterey is a part of this valley
Salinas Valley
The English definition of a vaquero
Cowhand
The definition of a rancho
A large ranch where workers take take of cattle, horses, and other animals
You solve this each week in your Studies Weekly
Crossword puzzle
The unique crop of Mission San Diego de Alcala
Olives
This famous author was born in Salinas
John Steinbeck
If the patron is the owner of a large rancho, the job of the patrona is...
To cook, weave, sew, and teach children.
Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo
The capital of California
Sacramento
The amount of missions built by American Indians for the Spanish
21 Missions
In 1874, Salinas was chartered as a stop for this railroad
Southern Pacific Railroad
The job of Luis Peralta (be specific!)
Spanish solider in the Army
Mexican ranchos replaced this as the most important California settlement
Spanish Missions
TRUE OR FALSE
All American Indians come to the missions or ranchos willingly.
A Spanish fort
Presidio
Lettuce, artichokes, and broccoli became famous in crops in Salinas after
World War I
He would flash a Z pattern in the air to let his enemies know that he arrived.
The fictional character Zorro.
America Indians held many jobs on the ranchos but were not paid. Name the the 3 items the got in return. For the full 500, also name the things they DID NOT get.
1. Food 2. Clothes 3. Place to sleep
DID NOT RECEIVE $$ or freedom
The place where gold was first STRUCK in 1849
Coloma, CA
Name 3 ways the Spanish converted the American Indians who did not convert (change) willingly.
1. Offered them pretty glass beads. 2. Offered colored cloth. 3. Performed baptisms on American Indian children. 4. Required parents to bring their children to church.
Why the did Spanish choose to build a presidio in Salinas (HINT: You won't find the answer in the Salinas section).
Presidios were built near important harbors. Salinas is right on the water!