Unit 4 Review

Who were the Spanish colonists fighting against during the Mexican Revolution?

• The Mexican government

• The American government

• The Spanish government

• The New Spain government

This man was a key figure in beginning the revolution - he gave a famous speech called "El Grito del Dolores" to encourage people to fight for freedom.

• Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Dolores Grito

• King Ferdinand VII

• Augustin de Iturbide

What was the purpose of Father Hidalgo's speech "El Grito del Dolores?"

• To show support for the Spanish king

• To get people to stop fighting

• To get people to join the fight against the Spanish government

• To win the final battle of the war against the Spanish government

These men moved into Texas illegally to cause trouble and encourage the Spanish people to fight for independence from Spain

• Tejanos

• Filibusters

What happened to Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla when he was leading the revolution for Mexico's freedom?

• He led the army to victory and gained Mexico's independence

• He created a successful plan to defeat the Spanish government

• He was captured and executed but his death inspired many others to join the fight

• All of the above

Which country originally conquered Mexico?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Germany

What year did Mexico gain Independence from Spain?

• 1821
• 1824
• 2015
• 1861

Hidalgo's speech for Mexican Independence is called?

• "Cry of Dolores"
• "Mexico needs Independence"
• "Emancipation Proclamation"

Which of the following battles was a LOSS for the Republican Army of the North?

• Trinidad

• Nacogdoches

• La Bahia

• Medina

Who won the Battle of Medina?

• The Republican Army of the North

• The Spanish Royal Army