Mexican Independence and Texas Revolution Quiz

Who were the Galveston Pirates?

• French explorers

• Spanish conquistadors

• British privateers

• Former soldiers of the Republican Army of the North

Who was the leader of the Galveston Pirates?

• Jean Lafitte

• Blackbeard

• Captain Kidd

• Bartholomew Roberts

What was the goal of the Long Expeditions led by Dr. James Long?

• To explore the Louisiana Purchase

• To overthrow the Mexican government

• To establish a new pirate colony

• To declare Texas as part of the U.S

What event marked the beginning of the Mexican National Era?

• The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

• The arrival of European settlers in Texas

• The Battle of the Alamo

• Defeat of the Spanish and winning Mexican Independence

What is a Constitution?

• A religious text

• A type of military strategy

• A document that outlines the government and how it works

• A type of musical composition

What did Mexico encourage people to do after gaining independence?

• Move to Texas and other frontier regions to protect the country

• Start a new war with Spain

• Leave the country and seek refuge in the U.S

• Join the Spanish Royalists in their fight against the Revolution

Who had the dream to establish a colony of American families in Texas?

• Jean Lafitte

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• James Long

Who took over the plan to establish a colony in Texas after Moses Austin's death?

• Jean Lafitte

• James Long

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the nationality of Moses Austin?

• U.S

• Spanish

• French

• British

What was the original goal of Moses Austin's plan for a colony in Texas?

• To establish a colony of American families

• To find gold and silver mines

• To establish a trading post

• To start a rebellion against the Mexican government