The End of Spanish Rule in Mexico

When did Mexico win its independence from Spain?

• 1810

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

What event symbolized the end of Spanish rule in Texas?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The lowering of the Spanish flag in San Antonio

• The election of José Antonio Navarro

• The construction of jacales by Tejanos

Who declared himself emperor of Mexico after the country gained independence?

• Vicente Guerrero

• Agustín de Iturbide

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• José María Morelos

What were jacales?

• A type of government office in Mexico

• Small, one-room huts made of sticks and mud

• Fortified stone homes built by ranchers

• Trading posts along the Rio Grande

Which of the following was NOT a cause of Mexico’s War for Independence?

• Political corruption in Spain

• Economic divisions between rich and poor

• Influence of other revolutions

• Expansion of American settlements into Texas

How did the Mexican War of Independence affect the population of Texas?

• The population doubled due to increased immigration.

• The population decreased as many Tejanos were killed or fled.

• The population remained stable despite the conflict.

• The population increased due to the arrival of Spanish settlers.

What was a major cause of political instability in Mexico after independence?

• The continued loyalty of many to Spain

• Conflicts over whether to remain under the rule of Agustín de Iturbide

• The division between northern and southern Mexico

• Influence of the British government on Mexican politics

What type of homes did many Tejanos live in after the war?

• Large brick houses

• Small, one-room huts made of sticks and mud

• Multi-story buildings

• Stone castles

What was one consequence of the destruction of crops and loss of livestock?

• Increased trade with neighboring regions

• Economic hardship for many Tejanos

• Growth in agricultural exports

• Development of new farming techniques

What was a common feature of the homes built by wealthier Tejanos?

• Wooden structures

• Fortified stone construction

• Thatched roofs

• Underground bunkers