Mexican National Test Review

The __________________ almost doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803.

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Spanish mission system 

• Louisiana Purchase

• Mexican Revolution

Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 

• 1803

• 1819

• 1821

• 1836

A fortune seeker/troublemaker who waged unofficial war on a country was known as a

• mission

• viceroy

• presidio

• filibuster

What country had power in the purple region prior to 1803?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Russia

The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila y Tejas. What did this eventually cause?

• An end to immigration to the region.

• Political tensions that divided the region.

• The spread of slavery further into Mexico.

• Increased conflicts with Native American tribes.

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Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820's?

• To gain religious freedom.

• To build missions and forts.

• To search for cities of gold.

• To find cheap farmland.

Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants by...

• Introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers.

• Requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion.

• Administering Spanish language test to settlers.

• Expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing.

One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes - 

• the introduction of cattle ranching

• the establishment of Anglo settlements

• the fighting of the American Revolution

• adding the color green to the Mexican flag

The year 1821 was important in the history of Texas because it was they year that - 

• Lubbock was established as the capital city of Texas

• Moses Austin received permission as the capital of Texas

• Juan Seguin migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

• Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people's right to - 

• own private property

• start small businesses

• freely practice any religion

• speak openly about carrying weapons