Mexican Independence Quiz

Who was one of the leaders of the movement for Mexican independence?

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Pancho Villa

What did the governors do with everything of value?

• Gave it to the Indians

• Sold it

• Donated it

• Kept it for themselves

What was the condition of the Indians after the mission ended?

• They were wealthy.

• They had very little to show.

• They were powerful.

• They were content.

Which region is located directly south of Alta California on the map?

• Baja California

• Nuevo México

• Coahuila y Texas

• Yucatán

What natural features might be shown on a diseño?

• Buildings and roads

• Rivers and hills

• Cities and towns

• Farms and factories

What was at the heart of the rancho?

• The market

• The family

• The church

• The school

What is another name for the powerful landowners in Mexican California?

• Farmers

• Rancheros

• Traders

• Miners

What was the main activity of vaqueros on the ranchos?

• Planting crops

• Riding horses

• Building houses

• Fishing

What time of day did the vaqueros start their work?

• Noon

• Midnight

• Sunup

• Sunset

What animals did the vaqueros work with?

• Dogs

• Chickens

• Cattle

• All of the above