Lesson1 "First Europeans in CA"
what is the definition of conquistador?
conquistador means conqueror in Spanish.
what is the definition of a colony?
Colony is a land ruled by another country.
what does convert mean?
convert means to change a religion or belief.
what is the definition of a presidio?
It is a fort
who was the first European sailor to visit Alta CA?
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
What did Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo do?
He led an exploration from New Spain to look for a waterway through North America? But did not find one, instead he found Alta CA
what is a settler?
A Settler is a person who moves to a new area
What is adobe?
Adobe is a brick made of dried clay and straw.
what is the road called that links the missions and presidios?
El Camino Real
Where did Sebastian Vizcaino say ships would be "sheltered from all the winds"? And was he correct?
Vizcaino said Monterey Bay would be a spot where ships would be "sheltered from all winds". And no, he was wrong, ships were not protected there from winds.
What was the Manila Galleons?
Spanish ships known as galleons that carried silver from New Spain to Manila, but Queen Elizabeth I wanted to stop the Manila Galleons because it made Spain richer. But England and Spain were enemies so she didn't want them to be rich.
what is a missionary?
what did priests look for when deciding where to build missions?
They looked for areas with fresh water, good soil, and resources for building.
What was the purpose of presidios?
For soldiers to protect missions against revolts by CA Indians, also to protect from attacks from other European Countries.
what does revolt mean?
Revolt is an uprising against a ruler.
What were some barriers/trouble sailors faced while traveling to Alta CA from other parts of Spain?
Strong winds and Strong waves made it difficult for the ships to steer against strong currents.
Vitus Bering found a narrow body of water between Asia and North America, what is it called? And what did he find there?
It is known as the Bering Strait, and he found seals and other fur-bearing animals. (Russian Fur traders set up trading posts)
How did CA Indians' economy change?
it changed from hunting and gathering to agriculture. They also converted to Catholicism. They had to speak Spanish and wear Spanish clothes.
What was life like in presidios?
It was hard, buildings were crowded and needed repairs most of the time. The soldiers didn't have enough food, supplies or money. Sometimes soldiers weren't paid for years. And the weapons were in poor condition. No schools there for the soldiers' children to attend.
What were the effects of the missions on Alta CA?
1. Spread of Agriculture
2. Growth of Spanish Power
3. Changes in CA Indian Culture
what was Drake's Voyage and what happened?
Queen Elizabeth sent Francis Drake to the Americas to keep treasure away from Spain. Drake Captured Spanish ships loaded with so much treasure to the point that his ship started to sink. (he stopped along the Alta CA coast while his ship was being fixed)
Where was the first mission built ?
San Diego
Why did CA Indians Revolt? And what did they do?
They revolted because they were being mistreated. The way they revolted is (they broke tools/equipment, they fled/ran away, and they worked slower)
what is an alcalde?
it was the leader of a pueblo.
What is a pueblo?
it is a town or village.