Mexican Revolution

Open Ended

How do you think the social hierarchy described in 'New Spain' affected the daily lives and opportunities of people living there?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main reasons for unrest among residents of Mexico in the early 1800s?

• Desire for independence from Spain, poverty, and racism

• Interest in expanding territory

• Religious differences with Spain

• Lack of natural resources

Open Ended

How did the social status order in New Spain contribute to the seeds of revolution?

Multiple Choice

Which group occupied the highest positions of wealth and power in New Spain's social order?

• Peninsulares

• Criollos

• Mestizos

• Filibusters

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about criollos are correct?

• They were Spaniards born in the Americas.

• They held the same power as peninsulares.

• They were part of New Spain's social hierarchy.

• They were of mixed Spanish and Indian heritage.

Multiple Choice

Which group was near the bottom of the social scale in New Spain due to their mixed Spanish and Indian heritage?

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

• Criollos

• Filibusters

Multiple Choice

What does the term 'filibusters' refer to in the context of Texas history?

• People who settled illegally or stole wild mustangs

• Spanish priests leading revolts

• Mixed-heritage people in New Spain

• Wealthy landowners in New Spain

Open Ended

What role did filibusters play in the movement for Mexican independence, and who was Philip Nolan?

Multiple Choice

Father Miguel Hidalgo is most closely associated with which of the following?

• Leading filibuster expeditions into Texas

• The Cry of Dolores and the start of the Mexican War of Independence

• Negotiating the Louisiana Purchase

• The Battle of Medina

Multiple Choice

Which event marked the beginning of a lower-class revolt against Spanish rule in Mexico?

• The Battle of Medina

• The Cry of Dolores

• The execution of Philip Nolan

• The Louisiana Purchase

Open Ended

How did the actions of filibusters and Father Hidalgo contribute to the movement for Mexican independence?

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about filibusters and their actions in Texas.

• Filibusters were Americans who tried to free Texas from Spanish rule.

• Filibusters were officially sanctioned by the U.S. government.

• The most successful filibuster expedition was led by Samuel Kemper and Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara.

• The Battle of Medina resulted in a victory for the filibusters.

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the Battle of Medina in 1813?

• A large filibuster force was destroyed by a Spanish army and no prisoners were taken.

• The Spanish army was defeated and many prisoners were taken.

• The battle resulted in a peace treaty between the two sides.

• The filibuster force captured the Spanish army.

Multiple Choice

What were the main terms of the Plan of Iguala that led to Mexican independence?

• Peninsulares and criollos would be equal, the Catholic Church would keep its power, and slavery would be illegal.

• Mexico would become a monarchy under the Spanish king.

• The Catholic Church would lose its power and slavery would continue.

• Only criollos would have rights and privileges.

Multiple Choice

After Mexico gained independence, why did most Mexicans not want to move to Texas?

• Because of hostile Indians like the Comanche and Apache.

• Because Texas was too far from Mexico City.

• Because the land was infertile and unproductive.

• Because the United States controlled Texas.

Open Ended

Explain how the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819 affected the territorial claims of the United States and Mexico.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the Colonization Laws passed by Mexico in the 1820s?

• Settlers could buy land at low cost.

• Settlers did not have to pay taxes for 6 years.

• Texas was merged with Coahuila to form a new state.

• The Catholic Church lost its power.

Multiple Choice

What does the term 'national' refer to in the context of government?

• Relating to a whole nation

• Relating to a single state

• Relating to a city

• Relating to a local community

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key features of federalism as described in the Constitution?

• Division of power between national and state governments

• Power held only by the national government

• Sharing of power between different levels of government

• Citizens directly electing the president

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the state flag of Coahuila y Tejas, formed in 1824, in the context of Texas history.

Multiple Choice

Based on the maps, which area was historically part of both Coahuila and Texas?

• The area highlighted in green on the map

• The area highlighted in yellow on the map

• The area highlighted in blue on the map

• The area highlighted in red on the map

Multiple Choice

What was the main responsibility of empresarios under the colonization laws?

• Recruiting settlers to Texas

• Serving as military leaders

• Collecting taxes for the government

• Building infrastructure

Open Ended

How did the social hierarchy in New Spain contribute to the desire for Mexican independence?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main causes of unrest in Mexico in the early 1800s?

• Poverty and racism in New Spain

• Rule by Spain

• Religious differences

• Lack of natural resources