Mexico’s National Era Review Quiz

Who was the Catholic priest who gave the “Grito de Dolores” calling for Mexico’s independence from Spain?

• José Gutiérrez de Lara

• Stephen F. Austin

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Green DeWitt

What was the purpose of the Battle of Medina in 1813?

• To stop Spain from taking Louisiana

• To support the U.S. Civil War

• To help Mexico gain independence from Spain

• To remove settlers from East Texas

Match each individual to their contribution.

• José Gutiérrez de Lara

• Planned to bring U.S. settlers to Texas

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Brought the Old Three Hundred settlers to Texas

• Stephen F. Austin

• Helped organize an army to fight Spanish rule

• Moses Austin

• Gave a speech calling for Mexican independence

What does the word “empresario” mean?

• A leader of a rebellion

• A Spanish soldier

• A land agent who brought settlers to Texas

• A merchant from Mexico

What is a constitution?

• A map showing new lands

• A document that outlines laws and government structure

• A law to allow slavery

• A treaty between countries

How was the Mexican Constitution of 1824 similar to the U.S. Constitution?

• It created a monarchy

• It gave total power to the president

• It allowed for shared power between national and state governments

• It banned settlers from the United States

What was one result of merging Texas with Coahuila into one state?

• Texas gained more independence

• Texans had little political power and were ruled from far away

• Slavery was abolished immediately

• Texas was no longer part of Mexico

Which empresarios helped bring settlers to Texas? (Choose all that apply)

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green DeWitt

• Martin De León

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 impact Texas?

• It stopped immigration from the U.S.

• It banned all forms of slavery

• It encouraged settlers to move to Texas but allowed slavery

• It made Texas an independent country

Mexico gained Independence in the year (a)   .

• 1810
• 1821
• 1836
• 1845