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Texan Santa Fe Expedition Extension Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did the Texan Santa Fe Expedition take place?

a)

1845

b)

1841

c)

1836

d)

1850

2.

Who initiated the Texan Santa Fe Expedition?

a)

Hugh McCleod

b)

Manuel Armijo

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

3.

What was the main motive behind the Texan Santa Fe Expedition?

a)

To explore the western territories

b)

To establish trade with New Mexico

c)

To annex Texas to the United States

d)

To gain control over the Santa Fe Trail

4.

How many men were part of the military escort in the expedition?

a)

320

b)

200

c)

100

d)

50

5.

What challenges did the expedition face during the journey?

a)

Lack of supplies and fresh water

b)

All of the above

c)

Sporadic Indian attacks

d)

Poor preparation and organization

6.

Who captured several scouts of the expedition upon their arrival in New Mexico?

a)

Manuel Armijo

b)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

c)

Richard F. Brenham

d)

Hugh McCleod

7.

What happened to the Texans after their capture by the Mexican Army?

a)

They were released immediately

b)

They were welcomed and given supplies

c)

They were sent to Mexico City as prisoners

d)

They were treated harshly and demanded to be killed

8.

Where were the surviving Texans held as prisoners?

a)

Santa Fe

b)

Austin

c)

Veracruz

d)

New Orleans

9.

Who was considered a traitor by the people of Texas?

a)

Manuel Armijo

b)

William G. Lewis

c)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

d)

Hugh McCleod

10.

What impact did the Texan Santa Fe Expedition have on the aspirations of Texan independence?

a)

It led to a revolt against the Mexican Army

b)

It had no impact on aspirations for independence

c)

It convinced many to abandon aspirations for independence

d)

It strengthened the desire for independence