Causes of Mexican War for Independence Quiz

What were the main causes of the Mexican War for Independence?

• Religious differences, political corruption, and lack of resources.

• Foreign invasion, natural disasters, and technological advancements.

• Lack of patriotism, cultural differences, and artistic expression.

• Social inequalities, economic exploitation, and Enlightenment ideas.

Who were the key leaders of the Mexican War for Independence?

• Benito Juárez, Francisco I. Madero, and Victoriano Huerta

• Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa, and Porfirio Díaz

• Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, and David Alfaro Siqueiros

• Miguel Hidalgo, José María Morelos, and Agustín de Iturbide

What was the impact of the Mexican War for Independence?

• Mexico became a colony of Spain

• Mexico gained its independence from Spain and established a republic government.

• Mexico became a monarchy ruled by a king

• Mexico became a territory of the United States

What is the legacy of the Mexican War for Independence?

• Establishment of an independent Mexican state and the end of Spanish colonial rule in Mexico

• Continued Spanish colonial rule in Mexico

• The Mexican War for Independence had no significant impact

• Formation of a new Spanish colony in Mexico

Which event marked the beginning of the Mexican War for Independence?

• Mexican-American Treaty

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Grito de Dolores

• Battle of Puebla

Who is known as the Father of Mexican Independence?

• Emiliano Zapata

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Pancho Villa

• Benito Juarez

Which country provided support to the Mexican independence movement?

• Portugal

• Russia

• Spain

• France

What was the outcome of the Mexican War for Independence?

• Independence of Mexico from Spain

• Mexican surrender to Spain

• Continuation of Spanish rule in Mexico

• Annexation of Mexico by Spain

Which of these best explains how the American Revolution might have impacted the Mexican War for Independence?

• The United States sent soldiers to help Native Americans fight for independence from Spain.

• The ideas of unalienable rights were appealing to both American Patriots and certain groups living in New Spain.

• The American Revolution showed that rebelling would be too dangerous for colonists in New Spain.

• The people of New Spain wanted independence so they could fight the United States for land in California.

Which of the following is the best definition of the encomienda system?

• A social class system that assigned opportunities to people based on their race.

• Religious communities where Spanish missionaries forced Native Americans to convert to Christianity.

• Military forts used to protect missionaries and oppress (limit the rights of) Native Americans.

• A Spanish slavery system where the Spanish government gave conquistadores control of land and the people on it.