Ch 4 Exploring California Flashcards
conquistadors
spanish soldiers who seized the land by force
expedition
journey of exploration
empire
a large territory where different groups of people are ruled by a single country or ruler
colony
a place ruled by another country
Where did Hernan Cortes sail to in 1533?
He traveled up the western coast of Mexico known as Baja California. The Spanish called this part of New Spain “the Californias”.
strait
a narrow passage of water
viceroy
a ruler picked by a king
Why did the viceroy of New Spain send Cabrillo to the coast of California?
To find the strait of Anian which was thought to be another water route from the Western Hemisphere to Asia.
In what direction did Cabrillo travel from Navidad to San Diego?
north
What did Cabrillo call the land he found for New Spain?
Alta California or upper California
What hardships did Cabrillo and Ferrelo encounter on their journey along California’s coast?
Native Americans attacking their ship and the ships were damaged in the storm.
What were the experiences of the first Europeans in California?
They met the Native Americans who were welcoming?
In what year did Cortes land in Baja California?
1519
Why did Ferrelo end his expedition to find the Strait of Anian?
The ships were damaged in the storm so he decided to end the expedition.
Summarize 3 of Cabrillo’s encounters with Native Americans.
- Cabrillo first sailed into San Diego bay and met the local Kumeyaay people.
- After San Diego he continued north and sailed to Santa Catalina Island and met with a great number of Indians dancing.
- Going further north they traveled on the islands of San Miguel, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa outside the Santa Barbara Channel and the Indians brought them sardines.
In Cabrillo the Indians rowed out in canoes to greet them.
Write about the expeditions of Hernan Cortes.
Hernan Cortes left Spain in 1504 to find gold. Cortes sailed to the land of Tenochtitlan in 1519 and conquered the Aztec empire. The land of the Aztec and other lands along Baja California captured by the Spanish became the Spanish colony of New Spain.
Northwest Passage
English called this the sea route from Europe to Asia.
When did Drake find Drake’s Bay?
Drake found Drake’s Bay on the Point Reyes Peninsula on June 17, 1579. He named it Nova Albion , which means New England. He found this bay because he had to make repairs to his ship. The ship was loaded with 30 tons of stolen treasure that he took from the Spanish. During his stay he met the Miwok Indians where he traded and claimed the land for England.
finance
money matters of people, businesses, or governments
galleon
a large heavy ship built to carry goods known as the Manila Galleon; it would carry gold and silver from Acapulco Mexico to Manila Phillipines.
What were some of the difficulties the Manila galleons faced on their journeys?
The galleon set out with less food and water to make room for more goods. Many sailors got sick from hunger and thirst.
What was Portuguese explorer Sebastian Rodriguez Cermeno’s appointed job by Spain?
He was in charge of the galleons.
What did the viceroy appoint Sebastian Vizcaino to do?
to search for a safe port where they could safely load and unload cargo
Why did Vizcaino describe Monterey Bay incorrectly?
Because if he found a safe port he would be awarded the captain of the next Manila Galleon.
What did Vizcaino’s crew learn about the daily lives of the Native Americans they met?
They lived in rancherias and gathered crops.
What year did Vizcaino lead an expedition up the coast of California?
1602
By 1595, how many explorers had sailed past Cape Mendocino?
5
Why did the new viceroy decide to end the search for the safe port in California?
Because it was only a few days away from Acapulco, there had not found gold, and had not found the Strait of Anian.
Both Drake and Cermeno anchored at the same location along the California’s coast. What did Cermeno name it?
Bay of San Francisco
List the sequence of events of Vizcaino’s journey.
- First he reached San Miguel and renamed it San Diego.
2. He then reached the bay which he would name Monterey Bay.
What did Cabrillo try to find as he explored the coast of California?
the Strait of Anian - a new route to Asia.
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Why do many places in California have Spanish names?
Mostly Spanish explorers explored the coast of California.
Why did Francis Drake decide to stop in California in 1579?
To find a sea route from Europe to Asia. They called this the Northwest Passage.
Why did Cermeno explore the California coast?
to find a safe port
Did Cabrillo reach California before or after Cortes?
after
How many years later after Drake left England did Cermeno reach Drake’s Bay?
18 years
What are some artifacts that Spanish solders left?
They wore suits of armor and helmets, jewels, gold and silver.
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