Mexico's Territorial Changes in the 19th and 20th Centuries

What was the initial form of government in Mexico after gaining independence from Spain?

• An empire led by a regency council

• A democratic republic

• A military dictatorship

• A monarchy led by a king

What was a significant consequence of Santa Anna's actions during the Texas Revolution?

• Mexico expanded its territory

• Santa Anna was celebrated as a hero

• Texas remained a part of Mexico

• Texas gained independence from Mexico

Which event led to Mexico losing a large portion of its territory to the United States?

• The Yucatan Rebellion

• The French Intervention

• The Mexican-American War

• The Gadsden Purchase

What was the primary reason for the Gadsden Purchase?

• To gain access to the Gulf of Mexico

• To build a railway

• To expand Mexico's territory

• To resolve a border dispute

How did Mexico's borders change in the 1970s?

• Mexico lost land to France

• The Rio Grande border was adjusted slightly

• Mexico gained significant territory from the US

• The Yucatan Peninsula was annexed