Flashcard 3 Review: The Mexican National Era

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The French and Indian War was fought mostly for the control of which important trade?

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fur trade

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What economic impact did the French and Indian War have on Great Britain?

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The French and Indian War resulted in increased taxes and war debt on Great Britain.

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What was the U.S. war of independence called?

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American Revolution

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How did the Louisiana Purchase (1803) acquired from France impact the United States?

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The Louisiana Purchase (1803) doubled the size of the United States and gave the country control over the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans.

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Which territory did Spain cede to the United States in the Adams-Onís Treaty?

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Florida

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Who is remembered for starting the Mexican war of independence?

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Miguel Hidalgo

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What was the "Grito de Dolores"?

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It was a speech that marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence.

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Which two individuals continued Father Miguel Hidalgo's fight for independence after his execution? Options: Francisco Madero and Venustiano Carranza, José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara and Augustus Magee, Benito Juarez and Porfirio Diaz, Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa

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José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara and Augustus Magee

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What would Mexico's official religion?

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Catholicism

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What type of government would be created under the Iturbide's Plan de Iguala?

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constitutional monarchy