Impact of War for Mexican Independence

Which are true statements about the Mexican War of Independence?

• started in 1810

• ended in 1814

• allowed Mexico to win freedom from Spain

• led to equal rights for Indians and slaves

• Guerrero won the war by killiing Iturbide

Which were POSITIVE effects of the Mexican War of Independence?

• many people were killed

• Mexico became an independent country

• crops were destroyed

• Creoles were given equal rights

Which were NEGATIVE effects of the Mexican War of Independence?

• many people were killed

• Mexico became an independent country

• crops were destroyed

• Creoles were given equal rights

Which were true statements about the Plan de Iguala?

• Mexico was free from Spain

• Mestizos were equal to Peninsulares

• Roman Catholic became the official religion of Mexico

• all slaves were freed

• Indians were allowed to control the government

Which religion became the official religion of Mexico in 1821?

• Catholic

• Baptist

• Mormon

• Pentecostal

Which statement best describes Texas at the end of the Mexican War of Independence?

• millions of people lived in Texas which had a very strong economy

• the population of Texas had declined and the economy was in bad condition

What was a goal of Miguel Ramos Arizpe and other Mexican leaders in 1821?

• convince more Mexican people to move to Texas

• allow Texas to become independent and join the USA

Why did Mexican leaders want more Mexican people to move to Texas in 1821?

• to protect Mexico in case Indians or Americans tried to invade

• to create an army for Mexico to invade the USA

Many Mexican people did not want to move to Texas in 1821 because . . .

• Texas was far away from their families and homes

• Texas was part of the USA

• Texas was still fighting a war against Spain

• Indians controlled most of Texas and might not want new people to settle in their territory

Who became the first leader of Mexico after independence was won in 1821?

• Guerrero

• Morelos

• Iturbide

• Arredondo