Quiz on Spanish and Mexican Colonization

Who established the first mission in Texas?

• Fray Damian Massenet

• Moses Austin

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Francisco Hidalgo

What was the primary goal of the Spanish missions?

• To trade with Native Americans

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To establish military bases

• To explore new territories

Which friar built San Antonio de Valero, also known as The Alamo?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Francisco Hidalgo

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Fray Damian Massenet

What was the role of presidios in Spanish colonization?

• To explore new lands

• To trade with other countries

• To convert Native Americans

• To protect missions and colonies

Who gave the speech known as the Cry of Dolores?

• Fray Damian Massenet

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

What was the outcome of the Battle of Medina?

• Spanish forces defeated the Mexican army

• Mexican forces won independence

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• French forces intervened

Who led the Mexican forces at the Battle of Medina?

• Fray Damian Massenet

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Miguel Hidalgo

What did the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 establish?

• Complete independence from Spain

• A single province for Texas

• 19 provinces and 4 territories

• A monarchy in Mexico

What was the purpose of the State Colonization Law of 1825?

• To create new presidios

• To establish new missions

• To encourage immigration into Mexican territory

• To restrict immigration to Texas

Who was known as the Father of Texas?

• Francisco Hidalgo

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin