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Chapter 5: Spanish Colonial California!

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A religious settlement where Spanish priests

taught Native Americans the

Roman Catholic faith.

mission

Priests who teach religious beliefs to

those who have different beliefs.

missionaries

An outbreak of a disease that makes many people ill in an area in a short

time.

epidemic

New believers in Christianity

neophytes

A fort where Spanish soldiers lived was called a ________.

presidio

How did Jose Galvez prepare for

the “Sacred Expedition”?

He studies maps and read

descriptions from earlier explores.

Why did the Spanish want to set up mission in Alta California?

They wanted to establish a

presence there and to convert the

Native Americans to Christianity

Why did Portola find it difficult to find Monterey?

They probably did not recognize it

because Viscaino claimed it was much

larger than it actually was.

Why was travel slow during

Portola’s expedition north from San Diego?

Each day scouts had to search for paths and water

Why did the groups of the Sacred

Expedition want to reach Monterey

Bay?

Based on Vizcaino’s description, Galvez

thought Monterey Bay would be the best place to protect Spain’s claim

on California.

What brought Native Americans to the missions?

-curiosity, food, force, to be linked to the spirit world, to be with their children.

Why did epidemics occur among the

Native Americans?

Native Americans had no immunity to European diseases and were forced to

live in crowded conditions.

What are some of the skills Native

Americans acquired at the

missions?

Farming, carpentry,

blacksmith, brick making, candle and

soap making

What were some ways Native

Americans resisted the mission way of

life?

They secretly practiced traditional ways,

pretended not to know the Spanish language, broke tools, worked

slowly, and ran away.

What was the biggest revolt by

Native Americans at this time?

The 1781 Yuma revolt that

destroyed two missions on the Colorado River.

Who was Toypurina?

She was a rebel leader that helped Native

Americans to plan an attack on Mission San

Gabriel.

How did mission life affect

California’s Native Americans?

It altered their natural environment. It taught them

Christian beliefs and European skills like candle

making and metal working. It greatly restricted their

freedom and brought diseases.

What impact did the missions have on the Native Americans’

hunting and gathering economy.

Because the mission farms changed their environment, their economy changed from hunting and

gathering to farming.

What happened when Father Serra

went to Mexico City in 1772?

Spain wanted to strengthen its frontier areas in New Spain to prevent other countries from settling

there. In 1772 they gave Serra the money and

supplies he needed for missions.

What might have happened to the missions without the soldiers in the

presidios?

The missions might have been attacked and destroyed by

Native Americans or the soldiers of other

countries.

Where were the presidios located?

San Diego, Monterey, San Francisco, and Santa Barbara

What did the settlers of the pueblos get in

return for selling food to the presidios?

Money, supplies, tools, animals,

clothing, land, five-year break from

taxes

What was the government like on

pueblos?

They had an alcade, or mayor and judge, and a

city council, or ayuntamiento. Members

of the council, or regidores, helped to mage

public affairs.

Why do people pay taxes to a

government?

To contribute for public services.

How did the Spanish oversee their new

settlements in California?

They built presidios to guard the missions,

and they built pueblos to provide food for the

presidios and missions.

Make your wager

Who founded the first pueblo in

California?

Don Felipe de Neve