KLMS 7th U2a Test Review: Roots of Mexico

Which of the following contributed to the SOCIAL motivation for many people in living in Spanish controlled Mexico to fight for independence?

• Caste system organized society based on race

• Mercantilism controlled trade and raw materials

• Spain raised taxes to pay for European wars

• France replaced the Spanish king

The people of Spanish Mexico were inspired to rebel against Spain similar to how..

• the Aztecs rebelled against the Mayans

• the Americans declared their independence from England

• the Native Americans rebelled against the French

• New Spain rebelled against New France

Which social group in Spanish Mexico was identified as having a Native American parent and European parent?

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

• Creoles

• Enslaved Africans

Hidalgo's speech for Mexican Independence is called?

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

Which Mexican priest made the famous "Grito de Dolores" speech in 1810, rallying people to fight for Mexican independence?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Father José María Morelos

• Father Ignacio Allende

• Father Juan Diego

Which country ruled Mexico before its independence?

• Spain

• France

• The United States

• England

Click the area that is known as Mesoamerica

Click the part of old Mexico that is also the modern day location of Texas

Father Hidalgo issued the Cry of Dolores, a ​ (a)   or public outcry, for Mexico to fight for its independence from Spain​

• grito
• battle
• mission
• creole

Match the following

• One Spanish, One Native American parent

• Caste system

• person living in their country's colony

• Battle of Medina

• First truly global economy after 1492

• Mestizo

• people divided into social classes

• colonist

• Deadliest battle in Texas history

• Columbian Exchange