Texas Studies Weekly, Week 14 #2

When did New Spain (Mexico) begin fighting with Old Spain for their independence? 

• 1900

• 1887

• 1980

• 1810

Only people from what country could hold important positions and gain wealth in Mexico? 

• Spain

• Mexico

• United States

• France

Father Miguel Hidalgo called the "Grito of Delores" which began the movement toward what? 

• monopoly

• statehood

• revolution

• forgiveness

Father Hidalgo was put to death after being tried for treason against the Spanish government.  What word means "put to death?"

• discovered

• captured

• imprisoned

• executed

All efforts for Mexico to gain their independence failed until General Iturbide from the Spanish army changed sides. He decided to support the Mexican Army because he did not like the new Spanish _____. 

• government

• constitution

• leader

• president

What was the treaty called that finally gave Mexico their independence from Spain? 

• Treaty of Independence

• Treaty of Mexico

• Treaty of Cordoba

• Treaty of Spain

What day is Mexican independence celebrated?

• September 16

• July 4

• December 25

• February 14

Stephen F Austin wanted to help his father colonize Texas because he needed ______. 

• a job

• to be popular

• a new place to live

• money

He found the perfect spot in Texas between the _____ and ____ Rivers to build his town, San Felipe de Austin. 

• Mississippi and Colorado

• Colorado and Brazos

• Pecos and Neches

• Neches and Brazos

Austin was given permission to bring how many families to Texas?

• 3000

• 200

• 25

• 300