Mexican Independence Quiz

Who delivered the Grito de Dolores speech?

• Agustín de Iturbide

• Father Miguel Pro

• Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

What was the main purpose of the Grito de Dolores speech?

• To fight for freedom and independence from tyranny

• To pay tribute to the Virgin of Guadalupe

• To remain in servitude and accept the ignoble tax

• To continue living under the rule of the king

What year did Mexico officially become an independent nation?

• 1810

• 1821

• 1824

• 1813

What did the Treaty of Córdoba do?

• Adopted the current state constitution

• Emancipated Texas slaves

• Declared Texas as an independent nation

• Ended Spain's control over Mexico

What was the significance of the Colonization Law of 1825?

• Increase the population of Mexico's newly acquired territories

• Attract skilled laborers and entrepreneurs to the newly acquired territories

• Promote economic development in the newly acquired regions

• Establish thriving communities in the newly acquired territories

What happened in 1821?

• Texas slaves were emancipated

• The current state constitution was adopted

• Texas declared independence from Mexico after a long war

• Mexico, including present-day Texas, became independent from Spain

What happened in Texas immediately after Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821?

• Texas seceded from the United States

• Many United States citizens settled in Texas

• Mexico and the United States fought a war over the Texas border

• Texas petitioned the United States for statehood

What is the significance of the year 1821 in Texas history?

• Mexico, which included present-day Texas, became independent from Spain

• The current state constitution was adopted

• Texas declared independence from Mexico after a long war

• Texas slaves were emancipated

What was the outcome of the Battle of Medina in 1813?

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara led an army to victory

• The battle took place near Texas

• The Mexican forces won the battle

• The battle marked a significant turning point in the war

What did the Mexican Independence usher in?

• An era of French influence

• An era of Spanish colonization

• An era of Anglo settlement

• An era of Native American resistance