Mexican Independence and National Era

What year did Mexico gain Independence?

• 1845
• 1836
• 1845
• 1821

Who is known as the Father of Texas?

• Moses Austin
• Stephen F Austin
• Mr. Lax
• Santa Anna

The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to

• gain U.S. support for the war
• continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo
• defend settlers from Indigenous attacks

Hidalgo's speech for Mexican Independence is called?

• "Cry of Dolores"
• "Mexico needs Independence"
• "Emancipation Proclamation"

What impact did the State Colonization Law of 1825 have?

• Opened Texas settlement and immigration 
• Many empresarios lost their job
• Mexico became angry and started their war
• Spain regained their power due to this law

How was the Mexican Constitution of 1824 different from the United States Constitution?

• It did not allow people to own slaves
• It did not allow a freedom of religion
• It allowed States to have Rights to legislate their own laws
• It created three branches of government

Mexico's independence in 1821 marked the beginning of a period known as what?

• Mexican National Era
• Spanish National Era
• Mexican Independence
• Early Explorers

People who were born in Spain and were the ruling class in the colonies.

• Native Americans

• Criollos

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

Creole priest who called for Mexico to become independent of Spain- "Cry of Dolores"

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• August Magee

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Vicente Guerrero

Who sought help from the United States to help Mexico fight for Independence?

• Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara

• Augustus Magee

• Joaquin de Arredondo

• Agustin de Iturbide