Week 11 1-3

What is one group of people Spain sent to New Spain?

• Explorers

• Investors

• Mapmakers

• Farmers

How many people lived in Texas by 1803?

• 1,800

• 4,800

• 10,800

• 28,800

Which country invaded Spain?

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

• United States

What is another name for Mexican born forces?

• criollos

• Mexicanos

• nacionales

• royalists

What did Hidalgo encourage citizens to do?

• build an irrigation canal

• fight for independence

• work together to save crops

• share goods with a neighboring town

What government body officially declared Mexico's independence from Spain?

• British Parliament

• French Monarchy

• Congress of Anahuac

• Republic of Teotihuacan

What was Hidalgo's nickname?

• Founder of Mexico

• El Tigre de las Llanuras

• Protector of Mexican Freedom

• Father of Mexican Independence

What was the "Grito de Delores"

• a holy well sought by pilgrims

• a mineral found in local mines

• a trade route between Austin and Delores

• a speech of independence given by Hidalgo

Why is September 15 and 16 celebrated as Independence Day?

• Hidalgo gave a sermon on Independence

• Napoleon attacked Spain

• The Treaty of Cordoba was signed

• The congress of Anahuac was formed