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Texas History 1st Sem. part 2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla helped start the Mexican struggle for independence with his

resignation speech.
Grito de Dolores.
eulogy for King Philip of Spain.
Sermon to the Masses.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What action did Spanish general Arredondo take in response to the Gutiérrez-Magee expedition?

He pardoned the leaders of the expedition.
He began a campaign of revenge against Tejanos.
He joined the rebellion against Spain.
He resigned his position and returned to Mexico.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Spain should abandon all missions and presidios except those at La Bahía and San Antonio. San Antonio should replace Los Adaes as the capital of Texas. The Spanish population in East Texas should be moved to San Antonio. The Spanish should befriend the Comanches as an ally against the Apaches.
Who made the recommendations listed above to the Spanish government?

Marqués de Rubí
José Gutiérrez de Lara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Agustín de Iturbide

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did Jean Lafitte raid Spanish ships in the Gulf of Mexico?

He was a supporter of Texas independence.
He wanted to capture Spanish treasure.
He had been hired by the French to weaken Spanish shipping.
He was a secret agent for the United States.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What industry grew in Texas after Mexico won its independence?

manufacturing
ranching
shipping
mining

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Many Mexican officials viewed Texas and other northern frontier territories as 

vital in protecting the rest of the country. 
worthless properties. 
lands full of riches.
places to find more settlers. 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is not true of the Anglo settlers of Texas? 

Anglo settlers established farms. 
Anglo settlers started ranches. 
Anglo settlers built ports to ship goods to the United States.
Anglo settlers shared their culture with the American Indians.

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