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Test Review Spanish Rule in Texas 1682-1821

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Several Americans launched unofficial wars called

a)

expeditions.

b)

garrisons.

c)

filibusters.

d)

skirmishes.

2.

One revolt in Mexico tried to set up a republic, in which

a)

monarchs rule the country.

b)

kings appoint officials to rule.

c)

people vote to choose their leaders.

d)

rulers are chosen by the army.

3.

In 1819, the United States ceded its claim to Texas, meaning that it

a)

added the area to its country.

b)

sent several expeditions to the area.

c)

gave up any claim to the land.

d)

backed up its claim with forts.

4.

The Spanish hoped to convert Native Americans by setting up

a)

catechisms.

b)

missions.

c)

expeditions.

d)

pueblos.

5.

Pirates break the law by

a)

making false money.

b)

stealing from ships.

c)

stealing other people’s cattle.

d)

burning public buildings.

6.

Which of the following was not a goal of the missions?

a)

to convert Native Americans to Christianity

b)

to defend against Native American attacks

c)

to lead Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life

d)

to strengthen Spain’s hold on Texas

7.

What happened to the first East Texas mission?

a)

It grew into the capital of East Texas.

b)

It was captured by the French.

c)

It was abandoned because of conflict with Indians.

d)

The Comanches destroyed it.

8.

What mission town became the capital of East Texas?

a)

Los Adaes

b)

La Bahía

c)

Nacogdoches

d)

Natchitoches

9.

What kind of work did Native Americans perform on the missions?

a)

ranching and farming

b)

craft work like sewing and blacksmithing

c)

making products like soap and bricks

d)

all of the these

10.

Which of the following led to problems in the presidios?

a)

There were too few Native Americans to do the work.

b)

Soldiers had little pay and were often in debt.

c)

Soldiers were not allowed to have families with them.

d)

all of the these

11.

What did the Neutral Ground Agreement try to do?

a)

put an end to filibusters

b)

settle the Mexican desire for independence

c)

declare the Mississippi River a free trade area

d)

achieve peace on the border of the United States and Spanish Texas

12.

Which of the following was not a filibuster?

a)

Gutiérrez

b)

Magee

c)

Kemper

d)

St. Denis

13.

Why did conservatives dislike the revolt of Hidalgo?

a)

They feared that the lower classes would take their power.

b)

They were loyal to the king.

c)

They resented his alliance with filibusters.

d)

They supported Morelos instead.

14.

When did Mexico win its independence?

a)

1810

b)

1814

c)

1821

d)

1827

15.

Why did Spain end the effort to set up missions?

a)

The missions were failing, and when France

gave up its land in North America, it no longer

posed a threat to Texas.

b)

The missions were working, and when France

gave up its land in North America, it no longer

posed a threat to Texas.

c)

The missions were failing, and when France

kept its land in North America,

d)

when France

gave up its land in North America, it still

posed a threat to Texas.

16.

What long-lasting effect did the missions have on Texas?

a)

They introduced the ranching industry to Texas

b)

The introduced the

Spanish language to Texas.

c)

The introduced the

French language to Texas.

d)

The introduced the

filibusters to Texas

17.

What effect did the Adams-Onís treaty have on filibusters?

a)

It led to more filibusters

b)

It led to less filibusters

c)

It led to more missions and presidios

d)

It led to less missions and presidios

18.

What are three reasons that the mission system failed?

a)

Many Native Americans died from

European diseases.

b)

Native Americans did not

stay on the missions.

c)

Some Native Americans

came for protection, not to change their way of

life.

d)

Friars and soldiers agreed how the Native Americans should be treated.

19.

For defense, the Spanish built several forts, called

a)

epidemics

b)

castles

c)

missions

d)

presidios