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Journey’s HC �Vaqueros – America’s first cowboysL23 – Q&A Week 14�Adv

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Background

Vaqueros = Mexican/Spanish cowboy that herd cattle.

  • When the Spanish first came to America they brought cattle and horses with them.

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Vaqueros – America’s First Cowboys

Pg. 698

Do you think it is fair that native islanders were enslaved?

What would have been a better solution for the Spanish and native people to follow?

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Pg.699

Who was the Spanish adventurer who helped conquer Cuba?

Why did the Totonac people welcome him?

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Pg. 700-701

What is a missionary and why do you think they came to America?

What is the main idea on pg.701

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Pg. 702-703

What was the job of a Vaquero?

What does “rodeo” mean?

Was being a Vaquero easy or difficult? Explain.

What two items of clothes did a Vaquero have to wear? What was the purpose of these types of clothing?

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Pg.704 -705

When did Mexico become independent?

What other name did Americans call “Vaqueros”?

Why did the cattle drives become unnecessary ?

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Pg.707

What two countries still embrace the skills of the Vaqueros?

What do men and women wear to the Charreria?

What does the quote at the bottom of the page mean?

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