Unrest, Revolution, and Independence

Who was Philip Nolan, and why did the Spanish authorities become suspicious of him?

• He was a mustang trader in Texas, and the Spanish thought he was a spy.

• He was a Spanish official who helped the US government.

• He was a Mexican priest who started a revolution.

• He was a French emperor who invaded Spain.

What major event happened in 1808 that affected Spain and its colonies?

• The United States declared independence.

• Napoleon, the emperor of France, invaded Spain and removed the Spanish king from power.

• The Spanish army defeated the US army.

• The creoles took control of Mexico.

Which of the following best describes the role of Augustus Magee in the unrest and revolution in Texas?

• He was a creole priest who called for independence.

• He was a US Army officer and co-commander with Gutierrez, leading an army of Mexican and US citizens.

• He was the emperor of France who invaded Spain.

• He was a Spanish official who arrested Philip Nolan.

Why was the "Cry of Dolores" significant in Mexican history?

• It was a speech by Napoleon that started the French Revolution.

• It was a cry from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla that led to a war against Spain for Mexican independence.

• It was a call for help from the US government.

• It was a battle between the creoles and peninsulares.

Analyze the impact of the struggle between creoles and peninsulares in Mexico after 1808. How did this struggle contribute to the movement for Mexican independence?

• It caused the creole groups to start talking about taking up arms against the government, leading to the independence movement.

• It resulted in the Spanish king regaining power.

• It led to the defeat of the US army in Texas.

• It caused the emperor of France to become king of Mexico.

What is the definition of a filibuster?

• A military adventurer who tried to stir up rebellion in other countries

• A government official who enforces laws

• A person who writes laws for the country

• A merchant who trades goods between countries

Why did Dr. James Long want Texas to be independent?

• He felt that Texas should be a US territory

• He wanted Texas to join Mexico

• He wanted Texas to remain under Spanish control

• He wanted Texas to become a kingdom

Which event happened when Dr. James Long invaded Texas in 1819?

• He captured Nacogdoches and declared Texas independent

• He signed a peace treaty with the Spanish

• He was elected governor of Texas

• He built a new city in Texas

What was the main goal of the filibusters when they came to Texas?

• To stir up rebellion in Mexico

• To build new schools

• To trade with Native Americans

• To find gold and silver

Why did Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla want Mexico to be independent from Spain?

• He felt that the peninsulares were mistreating the lower classes and should no longer be in power

• He wanted to unite with the United States

• He wanted to become king of Mexico

• He wanted to increase trade with Europe