Mexican war of independence

Who wanted to be free from Spain?

• A. Spaniards

• B. African Americans

• C. Mexicans in Alta California

• D. Native Americans in Spain

Why did the Mexican people want to be free from Spain’s Rule?

• A. The Mexican people wanted their own flag

• B. The Mexican people didn’t really want to be free from Spain

• C. The Spanish and Mexican people wanted to have a day to celebrate together

• D. They wanted to be treated fairly and equally

What is a democratic government?

• A. It is a king that decides how a country is run

• B. It is one leader that decides how the country is run

• C. It is a government that lets its citizens have a say in how the country is run

• D. It is when everyone has equal power

Why did landowners want to be free from Spain?

• A. They thought Spain was becoming democratic and they would have to share their land.

• B. They didn’t really care to be free from Spain

• C. Spain was treating their cows badly

• D. Spain was becoming a Republican government

Why did wealthy landowners not want Mexico to become democratic?

• A. Because they were tired of changes

• B. Because they thought they would have to share their land and power

• C. Because they wanted to share their land with others

• D. Because they wanted a king instead

What is a territory?

• A. A geographical area belonging to or under the rule of a government

• B. A line that borders a geographical area

• C. A government

• D. The name of a horse

What present-day states made up Alta California?

• A. California, New York, Utah, and Arizona

• B. California

• C. New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona

• D. California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona

When did Mexico win independence?

• A. 2001

• B. 1821

• C. 1921

• D. 1700

What are two things you learned about the Mexican Independence War?