Chapter 4 Lesson 3 Flashcards
Who did some of the most important work on the ranch ?
Vaqueros
What was the main job of the vaqueros?
To capture the cattle that went loose out of the owners rancho
What is a reata?
A slender cord about 80 feet in length and made of very strong leather or strips of hide unmanned
Who used the reata and why?
Vaqueros
Because it helped them catch animals
How did ranchos keep their cattle separated?
By branding cattle
How often did vaqueros count the cattle? How did they do this?
At least once a year
Rounded up the cattle. Counted and sorted
What jobs did women have on ranchos?
Ran their own ranchos
Worked with the cattle
Did women own ranchos?
Yes
Who was Juana briones de Miranda ?
Owned her own rancho of 4000 acres
What is labor?
Work
What jobs did Indians have on ranchos?
Vaqueros cooks and farmers and much more
How were Indians paid?
By food and a place to live
Where did Indians live after the missions closed?
Ranchos
What are fiestas?
Parties
Where did vaqueros show off their ring skills?
Skills in riding and bull fighting
Where were fiestas held?
Ranchos
Where else did fiestas take place?
Church’s like a wedding
Who lived on the ranchos in the main house?
Grandparents Uncle aunts Ur family Brothers sisters Cousins
Did children on ranchos go to school?
How were some children taught?
Not usually
Teachers came to each rancho for a week and stayed
