Unit 3.3

What was the most significant change when New Mexico moved from Spanish rule to Mexican rule?

• Free and fair elections

• Relaxation of trade laws

• Establishment of universal health care

• Establishment of the Mexican Inquisition

What animal was at the center of Mexican New Mexico's fur trade?

• Fox

• Lobo

• Beaver

• Sheep

Why was Spain so weak in the early 1800s that its American colonies began breaking away?

• They were invaded by France

• They were having massive slave revolts

• Its navy was destroyed in port from a tsunami

• A small pox epidemic killed 30% of the Spanish people

Which social class in Mexico controlled most of the wealth and political power? (Capitalize it)

What trade route connected New Mexico to The United States beginning in 1821?

• Camino Real

• Santa Fe Trail

• Oregon Trail

• Trail of Tears

What was the main cause of the Revolt of 1837

• New Taxes

• Catholic Oppression

• Indian Raids

• Santa Fe Trail

Which part of New Mexico revolted against the Mexicans in 1837?

• Rio Arriba

• Rio Abajo

• Rio Rancho

• Rio de Janeiro

Which leader from Albuquerque put down the Revolt of 1837 and went on to serve a long term as governor?

• Manuel Armijo

• Albino Perez

• Antonio Jose Martinez

• Pascualito Maestas

Why were Americans given large pieces of New Mexican land during the early 1840s

• Defend New Mexico against Texans and Indians

• Raise more sheep

• Pay off debt to America for buying too much on Santa Fe Trail

• Establish a park to protect the remaining buffalo

How many men from his original force of 200 remained loyal to Governor Perez after the clash at San Ildefonso Pueblo (write in numeric form ex. 420)