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WorksheetsTest Review Spanish Rule in Texas 1682-1821
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Several Americans launched unofficial wars called
expeditions.
garrisons.
filibusters.
skirmishes.
One revolt in Mexico tried to set up a republic, in which
monarchs rule the country.
kings appoint officials to rule.
people vote to choose their leaders.
rulers are chosen by the army.
In 1819, the United States ceded its claim to Texas, meaning that it
added the area to its country.
sent several expeditions to the area.
gave up any claim to the land.
backed up its claim with forts.
The Spanish hoped to convert Native Americans by setting up
catechisms.
missions.
expeditions.
pueblos.
Pirates break the law by
making false money.
stealing from ships.
stealing other people’s cattle.
burning public buildings.
Which of the following was not a goal of the missions?
to convert Native Americans to Christianity
to defend against Native American attacks
to lead Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life
to strengthen Spain’s hold on Texas
What happened to the first East Texas mission?
It grew into the capital of East Texas.
It was captured by the French.
It was abandoned because of conflict with Indians.
The Comanches destroyed it.
What mission town became the capital of East Texas?
Los Adaes
La Bahía
Nacogdoches
Natchitoches
What kind of work did Native Americans perform on the missions?
ranching and farming
craft work like sewing and blacksmithing
making products like soap and bricks
all of the these
Which of the following led to problems in the presidios?
There were too few Native Americans to do the work.
Soldiers had little pay and were often in debt.
Soldiers were not allowed to have families with them.
all of the these
What did the Neutral Ground Agreement try to do?
put an end to filibusters
settle the Mexican desire for independence
declare the Mississippi River a free trade area
achieve peace on the border of the United States and Spanish Texas
Which of the following was not a filibuster?
Gutiérrez
Magee
Kemper
St. Denis
Why did conservatives dislike the revolt of Hidalgo?
They feared that the lower classes would take their power.
They were loyal to the king.
They resented his alliance with filibusters.
They supported Morelos instead.
When did Mexico win its independence?
1810
1814
1821
1827
Why did Spain end the effort to set up missions?
The missions were failing, and when France
gave up its land in North America, it no longer
posed a threat to Texas.
The missions were working, and when France
gave up its land in North America, it no longer
posed a threat to Texas.
The missions were failing, and when France
kept its land in North America,
when France
gave up its land in North America, it still
posed a threat to Texas.
What long-lasting effect did the missions have on Texas?
They introduced the ranching industry to Texas
The introduced the
Spanish language to Texas.
The introduced the
French language to Texas.
The introduced the
filibusters to Texas
What effect did the Adams-Onís treaty have on filibusters?
It led to more filibusters
It led to less filibusters
It led to more missions and presidios
It led to less missions and presidios
What are three reasons that the mission system failed?
Many Native Americans died from
European diseases.
Native Americans did not
stay on the missions.
Some Native Americans
came for protection, not to change their way of
life.
Friars and soldiers agreed how the Native Americans should be treated.
For defense, the Spanish built several forts, called
epidemics
castles
missions
presidios
