Who's that?
Lorenzo Asisara
A California Indian raised at a mission. He made it known that Indians were being treated unfairly.
11 years
What's a hacienda?
main house, built around an open courtyard
Vaqueros and their job
To round up the rancho's cattle. They sorted and branded the calves/cattle.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
A priest who gave an important speech, known as, el grito de Dolores
The effect on Alta California
Spain did not pay much attention to Alta California
Reason for growth of California economy
Ranching and trade
Indians paid?
Indians were paid with food, clothing, and shelter
Juana Briones
a businessperson who bought Rancho La Purisima Concepcion
el grito de Dolores
What is to barter?
trade one kind of item for another
Importance of Women
They had many important jobs such as, rounded up the cattle, ran their own ranchos, attended fiestas, etc
Mariano Vallejo
a wealthy rancher in northern California who owned thousands of acres of land
Problems for Mission Indians
They received nothing even though they were promised land. Many ended up working for the Californios and settlers on the ranchos.
How to get a Land Grant?
Must send a letter to the government, promise to bring cattle, and include a diseno. They must accept Catholic religion and become a Mexican citizen
Social Life
people took time for celebrations and to enjoy life
Pablo Vicente de Sola
a Spanish governor of California
Meeting in Monterey
They accepted Mexican rule
Rancho
made up of owner's house, field for crops, and pastures for cattle and horses
Californios called them parties. There were lots of food, singing, dancing, and guests coming together.