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WorksheetsTexan Santa Fe Expedition Extension Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
When did the Texan Santa Fe Expedition take place?
1845
1841
1836
1850
Who initiated the Texan Santa Fe Expedition?
Hugh McCleod
Manuel Armijo
Sam Houston
Mirabeau B. Lamar
What was the main motive behind the Texan Santa Fe Expedition?
To explore the western territories
To establish trade with New Mexico
To annex Texas to the United States
To gain control over the Santa Fe Trail
How many men were part of the military escort in the expedition?
320
200
100
50
What challenges did the expedition face during the journey?
Lack of supplies and fresh water
All of the above
Sporadic Indian attacks
Poor preparation and organization
Who captured several scouts of the expedition upon their arrival in New Mexico?
Manuel Armijo
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Richard F. Brenham
Hugh McCleod
What happened to the Texans after their capture by the Mexican Army?
They were released immediately
They were welcomed and given supplies
They were sent to Mexico City as prisoners
They were treated harshly and demanded to be killed
Where were the surviving Texans held as prisoners?
Santa Fe
Austin
Veracruz
New Orleans
Who was considered a traitor by the people of Texas?
Manuel Armijo
William G. Lewis
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Hugh McCleod
What impact did the Texan Santa Fe Expedition have on the aspirations of Texan independence?
It led to a revolt against the Mexican Army
It had no impact on aspirations for independence
It convinced many to abandon aspirations for independence
It strengthened the desire for independence
