Chapter 7.2 Challenges to Spanish Rule

What marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence?

• The signing of Adams-Onís Treaty.

• Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s call for an uprising against the Spanish.

• The Louisiana Purchase.

• When Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was captured and executed for treason.

Why did José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara travel to Washington, D.C., in 1811?

• he wanted to join the American Army forces.

• he wanted to establish presidios.

• he wanted help to free Texas from Spanish rule.

• he wanted to conquer that area of the United States.

Who was the overall commander of the Gutiérrez–Magee Expedition?

• Louis Michel Aury

• General Joaquín de Arredondo

• Jean Lafitte

• José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara

The Gutiérrez–Magee Expedition became a powerful army of rebels named____________.

• the Republican Army of the North

• the Rebels of South Texas

• the US Navy

• the Armada Nacional

When Lieutenant Augustus Magee died, who took command of his troops?

• Samuel Kemper

• General Joaquín de Arredondo

• Jean Lafitte

• José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara

After the Republican Army of the North was defeated at The Battle of Medina, some of the rebels escaped and gathered on what island?

• Galveston Island

• Puerto Rico

• Acapulco

• Padre Island

What pirate did the rebels from the Republican Army of the North ask to patrol the Gulf waters on Galveston Island?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Hernan Cortez

• Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon

• Louis Michel Aury

When pirate Louis Michel Aury came back to Galveston Island from leaving Mexican troops back in Mexico, what another pirate was occupying the island?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Hernan Cortez

• Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon

• Jean Lafitte

What pirate had sided with the United States against Great Britain during the War of 1812 and moved his base to Galveston Island?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Hernan Cortez

• Jean Lafitte

• Louis Michel Aury

According to the legend, pirate Jean Lafitte abandoned Galveston Island and sailed along the Mexican coast leaving what behind?

• his ship

• his treasure

• his sword

• his hat