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Mexican Independence Choice Board

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Creole priest who called for Mexico to become independent of Spain-

a)

Jose Gutierrez de Lara

b)

August Magee

c)

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

d)

Vicente Guerrero

2.

Who sought help from the United States to help Mexico fight for Independence?

a)

Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara

b)

Augustus Magee

c)

Jean Lafitte

d)

Agustin de Iturbide

3.

What major event occurred in 1821?

a)

Nacogdoches was founded

b)

the modern boundaries of Texas were established

c)

Mexico won independence from Spain

d)

Spain gave up all of its lands in the Americas

4.

The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to

a)

gain Canandian support for the war

b)

continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo

c)

defend settlers from Indigenous attacks

d)

abolish slavery in the Spanish colonies

5.

What is the "Grito de Dolores"?

a)

Father Hidalgo's call for independence

b)

The Scream of Pain

c)

The ringing of a bell

d)

Allende's call for independence

6.

Mexico wanted its independence from ________.

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Portugal

7.
Mexico's independence in 1821 marked the beginning of a period known as what?
a)
Mexican National Era
b)
Spanish National Era
c)
Mexican Independence
d)
Early Explorers
8.

What best describes the Republican Army of the North?

a)

The Spanish Royal Army who set to put down the Texas rebels

b)

A group of Tejanos, Anglo-Americans, and Natives who fought against the Spanish Royalists

c)

The American troops that were sent in to aid Mexico in their fight for independence

d)

The army that secured Texas's independence from Mexico at the Battle of the Alamo

9.

Which of the following battles was a LOSS for the Republican Army of the North?

a)

Trinidad

b)

Nacogdoches

c)

La Bahia

d)

Medina

10.

Who won the Battle of Medina?

a)

The Republican Army of the North

b)

The Spanish Royal Army

11.

What was the name of Moses Austin's son who carried out his plans of starting an Anglo colony in Texas?

a)

Samuel S. Austin

b)

William T. Austin

c)

Robert J. Austin

d)

Stephen F. Austin

12.
The first families that settled in SFA's colony was later known as...
a)
Fredonia
b)
Mier Y Teran 
c)
Austin's 1st Colony
d)
The Old Three Hundred
13.
All of the following were true regarding the Constitution of 1824 except ?
a)
Mexico raised taxes in Texas. 
b)
 Texas was united with Coahuila because of the Small Population 
c)
 The official religion was catholic
d)
The Central Government was weak 
14.
Who was the 1st Anglo American to get permission to bring settlers to Texas , but he died before he saw his dream come true?
a)
Moses Austin
b)
SFA
c)
Juan Seguin
d)
Martin De Leon
15.
What was a requirement to settle in Austin's colony based on the Colonization Law of 1825?
a)
Develop friendly relationships
b)
owns slaves
c)
Catholic conversion, moral Character, Become a loyal Mexican citizen
d)
MakeTexas it's own state
16.
SFA became known as the "Father of Texas" because
a)

He discovered TX

b)
He brought the Old 300 and started the 1st colony
c)
He started the first Catholic Church
17.
When was the Mexican Federal Constitution passed? 
a)
July 4, 1776
b)
August 18, 1824
c)
April 21, 1836
d)
November 11, 1911
18.
What Mexican priest started a revolt with his "Grito de Delores?"  He wanted people of all classes, social ranks, to be equal. 
a)
Miguel Hidalgo
b)
Pope Francis 
c)
Antonio de Lopez de Santa Anna
d)
Phillip Nolan
19.

Which of the following was a result of the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

a)

Texas and Coahuila were united into a Mexican state

b)

Texas became a separate state

c)

Texas was given 12 representative in the state legislature

d)

Texas was divided into 4 territories

20.
Under the Mexican Constitution of 1824, what religion was the only recognized religion in the whole country?
a)
Catholic Church
b)
Protestant Church
c)
Baptist Church
d)
Fellowship of San Felipe De Austin 
21.
What name given to Mexicans who moved to Texas?
a)
Navajos
b)
Comanches 
c)
Tejanos 
d)
Jumanos