Mexican Independence Quiz

Who was the emperor of France that conquered Spain and removed the Spanish king from power?

(a)  

• Alexander

• Napoleon
• Julius

• Genghis

Which group of people in Mexico took over when the Spanish king was removed from power?

(a)  

• Mestizos

• Native American Indians

• Peninsulares
• Enslaved Persons

Who was the creole priest from Dolores, Mexico who called for the liberation of Mexican people from Spain?

(a)  

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Father Hidalgo
• Santa Anna

• Augustus Magee

What was the famous speech by Father Hidalgo that became known as?

• Revolutionary Call

• Grito de Dolores

• Liberty Bell

• Cry for Freedom

Who was the co-commander of the Republican Army of the North in Texas?

(a)  

• Augustus Magee
• Father Hidalgo

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Santa Anna

What color flag did the Republican Army of the North fly?

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

• Blue

In which battle did the Republican Army of the North declare Texas independent?

• Battle of Medina

• Battle of Independence

• Battle of San Antonio

• Battle of Dolores

Who stood out for his brutality during the Battle of Medina?

• Augustus Magee

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Father Hidalgo

• Santa Anna

Which army won the Battle of Medina in 1813?

• Spanish Royalist Army

• Republican Army of the North

• Mexican Army

• U.S. Army

What encouraged others to participate in the Mexican Revolution after the Battle of Medina?

• Mexico's loss to Spain

• Execution of the governor

• Santa Anna's brutality

• Declaration of Texas independence