SS Wk#11

Who is known as the “father of Mexican independence”?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Joseph Bonaparte

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

What was the reason Mexico needed to draft a constitution?

• to establish a government

• to create peace with the U.S.

• to settle trade routes with Spain

• to claim all American Indian land

Put the events in chronological order.

• Joseph Bonaparte established as king

  Spain’s government weakened

  Napoleon invaded Spain

  Mexican War of Independence

  Mexican constitution was adopted

• Napoleon invaded Spain

  Joseph Bonaparte established as king

  Spain’s government weakened

  Mexican War of Independence

  Mexican constitution was adopted

• Napoleon invaded Spain

  Spain’s government weakened

  Mexican War of Independence

  Joseph Bonaparte established as king

  Mexican constitution was adopted

• Napoleon invaded Spain

  Joseph Bonaparte established as king

  Spain’s government weakened

  Mexican War of Independence

  Mexican constitution was adopted

What characteristic best describes Hidalgo based on the passage?

• caring

• greedy

• lazy

• oppressive

Which phrase supports the idea that Bastrop changed Spain’s attitude toward the

colony?

• “He presented his plan to the Spanish officials...”

• “... he was reacquainted with an old friend...”

• “Bastrop knew the Spanish officials...”

• “... Spain would let him establish a colony in Texas.”

Name two things established by the Mexican constitution.