1. California History Alexia Arndt 2009-2010 4 th grade

7. When Columbus set off in the late spring of 1492, he only had 89 men and three ships

9. The Spanish named the area Alta California , meaning “upper California.”

10. Juan Cabrillo tripped over a rock and died.

12. James Cooks wife's name was Grace Cook

15. Portola led an expedition to explore the area near present day Monterey.

28. In a short time, a rush of newcomers came to California in what became known as the Gold rush.

33. It was for who could own or inherit Alta California.