Social Studies Study Guide-Chapter 8

Social Studies Study Guide
Chapter 8

The Spanish in America pp. 134-137

Vocabulary

convert-teach people to follow the beliefs of a new religion

mission-a settlement with the purpose of teaching people a new religion

culture-all the things that make up the way of life of a group of people

What were some of the reasons the Spanish set-up colonies in the Americas? (p. 135)

By 1700, Spain controlled most of what is now Florida, Texas, and Arizona, as well as Mexico, all of Central America, and parts of South America. (locate these places on a map)

They called their new colony____________________________. (p. 137)

The people from New Spain learned some new ways from the Indians. In this way, the culture of New Spain became a mix of Spanish and Indian cultures. (p. 137)

The Missions of California

Father Junipero Serra was in charged of building missions in California. He built the first mission in San Diego. The most important building of the mission was the church,

Read the second and third paragraphs on page 137.

Passages to the West pp. 146-151

pass-a low point to the mountains

wagon train-a long line of wagons pulled by oxen or mules

What were some of the reasons that the pioneers traveled west and why was the trip so difficult? (be able to list three reasons) p. 147

Why did people travel on the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe Trail? (pp. 148-151)

Look at the map on page 149. Where did the Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail start?

Why did the travelers on the Oregon Trail try to go as quick as possible?

An Early Prairie Town (pp. 154-157)

Vocabulary

population-the number of people

trade center- a place to do business

Cause/Effect

Railroad and Chisholm Trail meet in Abilene/Abilene becomes busy trade center

Diseased cattle; more railroads built/Cattle business leaves Abilene

Cattle business leaves Abilene/ Abilene becomes quiet prairie town

Look at the map on p. 158- where did the Chisholm Trail start?

Coming to America (p. 160-163)

immigrant- someone who leaves his or her home country to live in another country

exclude- to keep someone out

What hardships did the Chinese immigrants face?
1. the laws that excluded them
2. the long wait at Angel Island
3. Many Americans charged them before they knew them

What were the challenges European immigrants faced after arriving at Ellis Island?
(read pp. 162-163)

Why did immigrants come to the United States from Europe?
1. looking for work
2. religious freedom