Thursday, March 2, 2023

Friday Web Hunt

 A brief History lesson of the Inland Valley…..


  1. Madonna of the Trail Statue How many statues are part of the Madonna of the Trail monuments? When was the statue placed in Upland?


  1. Upland is located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains on an east–west trail that was used by the Native Americans and Spanish missionaries, part of what is now known as the Old Spanish Trail. To the west, the trail led to the San Gabriel Mission, which Spanish Missionaries built in 1771. History Link Built-in 1771 what number in order was this mission built?


  1. The California missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and expand European territory. Spain was responsible for the missions, which scholars believe were attempts to colonize the Pacific coast of North America. How many total missions were built?


  1. The Rain’s House.  Where it is located? City….. You will be looking on Google Earth.


  1.  What happened to John Rains on November 12, 1862?  Before this date what was the land that the Rains owned known for?


  1. What happened in 1906 to Up-land? History


  1. What is George Chaffey known for in Upland, Ontario, and Etiwanda in 1886? History


  1. Former Mayor or Upland,  Robert Nolan did what prior to becoming Mayor? What elementary school did he teach at? He later became Principal at upland Jr. High. History


  1. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4, 1850, five months before California achieved statehood. The discovery of oil in the 1890s brought rapid growth to the city. The city was further expanded with the completion of the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1913, which delivers water from Eastern California. What is the name of the valley from which the water comes? History

  2. Play a word seach ONLINE. Screen shot your answer and place on your blog page.


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