Mexican Independence

The 1811 Grito De Dolores speech was given by which historical figure?

• Santa Anna

• Davy Crockett

• Stephen F Austin

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

Answer explanation

Father miguel hidalgo was considered the father of the Mexican war of independence.

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SS.7.1c

Why was the 1813 the battle of Medina significant in Texas history?

• It was the first battle of the Mexican war for independence.

• It was the first attempt of Texas Revolution.

• It was the first battle in the Mexican American War.

• It was the battle where all Texan defenders died defending against Santa Anna's army.

Answer explanation

The battle of medina was the first sign of Texas revolution. However, the revolutionaries were easily outmatched by the Spanish armies.

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SS.7.1c

Why was the year 1821 was significant?

• Mexico gained independence from Spain.

• The American Civil War officially ended.

• The first world war started.

• The battle for the Alamo started.

Answer explanation

Mexico officially gained independence from Spain in 1821, which made Texas part of Mexico.

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SS.7.1c

What constitution merged Texas and Coahuila as one state?

• The communist manifesto

• The bill of rights

• The American Constitution

• The Mexican Federal Constitution

Answer explanation

The Mexican constitution of 1824 merged both territories into one state. Both territories were required to gain a specific population number before being allowed to become separate states.

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SS.7.1c

What treaty ended Spanish colonial rule?

• The treaty of Versailles.

• The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

• The treaty of Cordoba.

• The treaty of Paris.

Answer explanation

Mexico finally gained independence after roughly a decade of fighting Spanish rule in 1821.

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SS.7.1c

Why was JOSE GUTIERREZ DE LARA​ important?

• Fought alongside George Washington in the American Revolution.

• He led an expedition against Spanish armies for Mexican Independence.

• Fought the Germans in western Europe during D-Day.

• Was a confederate general.

Answer explanation

He was a revolutionary in favor of Mexican independence from Spain.

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SS.7.1c

Match the following vocabulary words to their definition

• Absolute rule

• Unlimited Power held by a ruling body or single individual​

• Independence

• The basic principles and laws of a nation; the framework of a nation

• Social Unrest

• freedom from being governed or ruled by another country

• Constitution

• the disruption of public order, which may threaten public safety

• Revolution

• a change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war

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SS.7.1c