Mexican National Review

France gave land to Spain because:

• It was part of a peace treaty.

• France wanted to strengthen its alliance with Spain.

• France was forced to give up land due to military defeat.

• It was a gesture of goodwill.

What eventually happened to Louisiana Territory?

• It was sold to France.

• It became part of the United States.

• It was divided among several countries.

• It remained a French colony.

Why did filibusters come to Texas?

• To explore new territories

• To seek wealth and adventure

• To establish trade routes

• To escape political persecution

What was the purpose of the Gutiérrez-Magee expedition?

• To establish a new trade route

• To explore the western territories

• To support Mexican independence from Spain

• To find a new settlement area

James Long was upset about the terms of the Adams-Onís Treaty because:

• It ceded Florida to the United States.

• It ceded Texas to Spain.

• It established a new boundary between the U.S. and Spanish territories.

• It was negotiated without his involvement.

Why was there growing unrest in Spain?

• Economic instability

• Political corruption

• Social inequality

• All of the above

Wealthy people in Mexico wanted independence from Spain because:

• They wanted to maintain their social status and economic power.

• They were inspired by the American Revolution.

• They were forced by the lower classes.

• They wanted to establish a monarchy.

When was the empresario system established?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

An empresario was:

• A type of Spanish land agent or contractor

• A military leader in the Spanish army

• A religious figure in the Catholic Church

• A merchant trading with Native Americans

What was Austin’s goal regarding Texas?

• To establish a colony

• To explore new territories

• To negotiate with Native Americans

• To find gold