Mexican National Era - Bowie Middle 23

Which filibuster thought that Texas should be part of the United States?

• Philip Nolan

• Agustus MaGee

• Jean Lafitte

• James Long

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Mexican National Era of Texas History?

• Explorers like Cabeza de Vaca

• Filibusters trying to claim independence for Texas

• Mexican Independence from Spain

• the Battle of Medina

What year was San Antonio founded?

• 1718

• 1824

• 1720

• 1821

What was NOT a result of Mexican independence?

• Texas would join the United States

• Equality for all people (banning slavery)

• Freedom from Spanish rule

• Catholicism would become the official religion of Mexico

Who started the idea of independence from Spain?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Father Francisco Hidalgo

• Gutierrez and MaGee

• Philip Nolan

Who is know as the "Father of Mexican Independence"

• Augustin de Iturbide

• James Long

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Philip Nolan

When did Mexico win it's independence from Spain?

• 1821

• 1813

• 1836

• 1810

What did Mexico win from Spain?

• Independence

• $15 Million Dollars

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Mississippi River

Who was president of the U.S. when the Louisiana Purchase happened?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

• James Madison

• George Washington

Which country sold Louisiana to the U.S.

• France

• England

• Canada

• Spain