SW-Unrest in Spanish Empire

Who controlled much of the land in the Americas, including Texas, for over three centuries?

• Portuguese government

• British government

• Spanish government

• French government

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Who were the officials appointed by the Spanish monarch to perform administrative duties in each area called?

• viceroys

• ambassadors

• governors

• senators

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Who were the officials appointed by the Spanish monarch to perform administrative duties in each area called?

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Texas belonged to _____.

• New England

• New Spain

• New Portugal

• New France

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Texas belonged to _____.

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What was the estimated population of Texas by 1803?

• 1,200

• 2,400

• 3,600

• 4,800

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Who invaded Spain and removed the king from power in 1808?

Answer explanation

This is a famous painting of Napoleon Bonaparte the French general who conquered much of Europe including Spain.

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Who was placed on the throne of Spain by Napoleon Bonaparte?

• King Philip

• King Joseph

• King Charles

• King Ferdinand

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What did the faction that talked of independence for Mexico and other territories of the empire want?

• The faction wanted to remain under Spanish rule.

• The faction sought to gain independence for Mexico.

• The faction wanted to become part of France.

• The faction sought o become part of the British Empire.

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Match the following flags with their respective country.

• Modern

  Mexican

  flag

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• Modern

  United States

  flag

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• Old

  French

  flag

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• Old

  Spanish

  Flag

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• United Kingdom's flag

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