Ch. 4 Social Studies Test
STUDY GUIDE
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Review these facts several times to prepare for the next test.
During Mexico’s War for Independence, Spain was too busy fighting Mexico to pay much
attention to Alta California.
It took Mexico 11 years to win independence from Spain.
When the leaders of Alta California met in Monterey in April 1822, they accepted Mexican
rule.
Married Mexican women had the right to own land during early Mexican rule of California.
American women did not have this right.
Ranching and trading were the main reasons for the growth of the California economy
during Mexican rule.
Vaqueros could recognize the cattle in the rancho’s herds by the brands on their hides.
Rancho Indian workers were paid with food, clothing, and shelter.
IMPORTANT PEOPLE:
Name:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Why he/she is important:
gave a speech in Mexico (el Grito de Dolores) on
September 16, 1810, encouraging Mexicans to fight
for freedom from Spanish rule
Lorenzo Asisara
a California Indian, born and raised at a mission,
who noted the unfair treatment of Indians when
mission lands were given out
Juana Briones
a businessperson who bought Rancho La Purisima
Concepcion and always tried to help others
Mariano Vallejo
a wealthy rancher in northern California whose
lands totaled about 175,000 acres
Pablo Vicente de Sola
a Spanish governor of California who let local
leaders decide whether to accept Mexican rule
Be prepared to write complete, detailed sentences to these questions.
1. How could a person get a land grant under Mexican rule?
2. What happened to the mission Indians when the missions closed?