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Missions and Mexican Revolution

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is known as the "Father of the Mexican Revolution"?

a)

Father Miguel Hidalgo

b)

Father Jose Escandon

c)

Father Damian Massanet

d)

Father Antonio Margil de Jesú

2.

Define "Revolution" in the social studies context

a)

a single 360 degree rotation on an axis

b)

a single orbit of one object around another

c)

an instance of revolving

d)

a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.

3.

What other revolutions may have influenced the people of New Spain to try and gain their independence?

a)

The American revolution

b)

The Aztec revolution

c)

The French revolution

d)

The German revolution

4.

What is one of the most famous missions in Texas as well as being a cultural icon for San Antonio?

(a)  

5.

Which of the following contributed to the reasons for Mexican independence?

a)

Overthrow of the kings of Spain

b)

The caste (racial ranking) system

c)

Political corruption

d)

Poor living conditions

6.

Upon Father Hildago being captured and executed, the fight for Mexican Independence was led by whom?

a)

Antonio López de Santa Anna

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara

d)

Father Damian Massanet

7.

In order to thrive (to grow), what geographical feature were missions built near?

a)

Along the coastline

b)

An animal herd

c)

A river or lake

d)

A forest

8.

How old is San Antonio?

(a)  

9.

Mexico established which of the following under it's constitution?

a)

A national language

b)

A national anthem

c)

A national flag

d)

A national religion

10.

This system of labor and class division used by Spain, was the source of many issues in New Spain and a primary cause of revolution.

a)

Enchilada System

b)

Encomienda System

c)

Environmental System

d)

Economic System

11.

This Spanish priest founded one of the first missions in East Texas upon the remains of the French Explorer, La Salle's Fort St. Louis.

a)

Father Jesus

b)

Father Hildago

c)

Father Massanet

d)

Father Escandon

12.

This part of the mission system is responsible for providing housing to civilians as well as having room for small farms (or ranches)

a)

Pueblo

b)

Presidio

c)

Mission

13.

Which missions were allowed to remain in Texas according to the Rubi report?

a)

San Francisco de los Tejas

b)

Corpus Christi de Yselta

c)

San Antonio de Valero

d)

La Bahia

14.

Despite losing this battle, the forces for Mexican independence continued their fight, rallying many more to their cause.

a)

Battle of Goliad

b)

Battle of Medina

c)

Battle of San Antonio

d)

Battle of Mexico City

15.

How many missions are here in San Antonio?

a)

7

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6