MAS Spring Review

Who led the UFW?

• Cesar Chavez

• Dolores Huerta

• Both Chavez and Huerta

What was a cause of the Mexican-American War of 1848?

• American imperialism

• Monroe Doctrine

• War of 1812

In April of 1836, Texans defeated general Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana and forced him to…

• recognize slavery in Mexico

• the independence of Texas from Mexico

• adopt English as the official language of Texas

For what reason did many Americans protest the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Many did not want slavery to expand.

• Many believed it was primary a war to gain territory.

• Some believed it was unnecessary.

• Americans did not want to go into debt.

The original border of south Tejas was at…

• Guadalupe River

• Rio Grande

• Red River

• Nueces River

After the U.S.-Mexico War ended, which territory was NOT received by the U.S.?

• Nebraska

• California

• Arizona

Why did the local government in Texas become so different from the rest of Mexico in the early 1800s?

• There were many American immigrants who then outnumbered Mexicans.

• Because Texas was so far from Mexico City.

• Slavery was allowed in Texas.

• Texas was bankrupt due to low taxes.

What was an effect of the increase in American immigration into Tejas?

• The U.S. created incentives to keep Americans home.

• The Texas economy became stronger.

• The Mexican government attempted to restrict illegal immigration from the U.S.

According to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848)…

• all Mexicans were granted U.S. citizenship.

• Mexican property owners would be allowed to keep their property.

• Mexicans would be allowed the same privileges and rights as U.S. citizens.

• All of the above.

One of the findings of the Mier y Teran Report was that…

• American immigrants outnumbered Tejanos 10 to 1.

• Slavery was lucrative.

• Tejas was $5 million in debt.