Revolution in Mexico

What was the previous presentation about?

• Growing tensions between Spain and the United States

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Rittmann Group, LLC

• The Adams-Onis Treaty

What were the fears of Spain regarding the United States?

• Increasing presence of the U.S. along their borders

• Encroachment by American settlers

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What or who is a filibuster in colonial America?

• An unauthorized military expedition into a foreign country

• An authorized military expedition into a foreign country

• A political revolution or secession

• A peaceful negotiation between countries

What was the goal of filibusters in Spanish territories?

• To inspire the population to rebel and overthrow Spanish rule

• To establish trade routes

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To promote cultural exchange

Why were Spanish officials suspicious of filibusters?

• They believed filibusters were part of a secret U.S. plan

• They feared filibusters would gain control of Texas

• They suspected filibusters were working against Spanish rule

• All of the above

Who was Philip Nolan? Was he a horse Trader or was he a filibuster spy? Show proof and evidence to support your claim. Don't just half heartedly answer this question.

What happened to Philip Nolan?

• His trade goods were confiscated by the Spanish

• He returned to U.S. territory with wild mustangs

• He was killed by Spanish soldiers

• All of the above

Who issued the 'Grito de Dolores'?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Father James Wilkinson

• Father Francisco Xavier Mina

• Father Philip Nolan

What was the 'Grito de Dolores'?

• A call to arms for revolution

• A peace treaty between Spain and the United States

• A trade agreement with France

• A declaration of independence from Mexico

Who led the Republican Army of the North?

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Augustus William McGee

• Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Philip Nolan