CA Native Americans
What caused many Native Americans to die after settlers arrived?
New diseases brought by settlers.
Name one reason more Native Americans came to live in California.
Native Americans from other states moved there after being forced off their land.
What promise did the U.S. government make to Mexicans living in California when it became a state?
They were promised the rights of citizens, including the right to keep their land.
Who helped found the town of Allensworth?
Allen Allensworth
How did some Native Americans adapt to life in California after settlers arrived?
They adapted by finding labor and work opportunities.
What problem did many Mexican landowners face after California became part of the United States?
They had to go to court to prove ownership of their land grants.
What important right did African Americans win in California in 1863?
The right to testify in court.
What land did many Native Americans receive in California?
Reservation land.
How was Andrés Pico’s experience different from Mariano Vallejo’s?
Pico won his case and kept most of his land, while Vallejo lost most of his land.
Why was the town of Allensworth important?
It was a place where Black families could run businesses and farms and live successful lives.
Why did many white workers see Chinese immigrants as a threat?
They believed Chinese immigrants were taking their jobs.
Why did some Central Valley farmers see Japanese immigrants as a threat?
Japanese farmers were very successful.
What were three major problems California Native Americans faced when white settlers arrived?
They were attacked and killed, driven off their land, and many died from new diseases.
What did Andrés Pico and Mariano Vallejo have in common?
Both had to fight in court to prove they owned their land.
What important right did African Americans win in 1870?
The right to vote.
What did the Chinese Exclusion Act do?
It limited Chinese immigration and kept many families separated.
What effect did the Alien Land Law have on Japanese immigrants?
It made it difficult for them to buy or keep farmland.