WorksheetsQuiz on the Republic of Mexico and Social Classes
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
a)
1821
b)
1803
c)
1835
d)
1844
2.
Who were the ricos in New Spain?
a)
Wealthy colonists
b)
Indigenous people
c)
Lower class citizens
d)
Foreign traders
3.
What was the main reason for Mexico's war of independence?
a)
Economic struggles
b)
Power struggles
c)
Cultural differences
d)
Geographical isolation
4.
What class ranked just below ricos?
a)
Mestizos
b)
Criollos
c)
Castas
d)
Peninsulares
5.
What did the casta class consist of?
a)
Indigenous people
b)
Mixed heritage colonists
c)
Spanish colonists
d)
Wealthy landowners
6.
Which group believed they were superior to criollos?
a)
Castas
b)
Indigenous
c)
Peninsulares
d)
Mestizos
7.
What was a significant issue for the Republic of Mexico after independence?
a)
Stable government
b)
Economic prosperity
c)
Unstable government
d)
Strong military
8.
What was the primary reason for the lack of protection in New Mexico?
a)
Insufficient funds
b)
Strong military presence
c)
High taxes
d)
Lack of interest
9.
What was the Santa Fe Trail primarily used for?
a)
Military transport
b)
Trade
c)
Migration
d)
Exploration
10.
Who was the first trader to open the Santa Fe Trail?
a)
Zebulon Pike
b)
William Becknell
c)
Lewis and Clark
d)
Albino Perez
11.
What was a major consequence of the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
Increased trade in New Mexico
b)
Decreased population
c)
End of the fur trade
d)
Isolation of New Mexico
12.
What was the main product sought after in the fur trade?
a)
Beaver pelts
b)
Cotton
c)
Gold
d)
Wheat
13.
What was the outcome of the Chimayo Rebellion?
a)
Peaceful resolution
b)
Death of Governor Perez
c)
Strengthening of local government
d)
Increased taxes
14.
What was the geographical challenge faced by New Mexico?
a)
High population density
b)
Geographical isolation
c)
Rich natural resources
d)
Flat terrain
15.
What was the significance of the Mountain Branch opened by Becknell?
a)
It was a new trade route
b)
It helped avoid dangers
c)
It was a military route
d)
It connected to the east
16.
What did the legalization of foreign trade in Mexico lead to?
a)
Decrease in trade
b)
Increased trade in New Mexico
c)
Isolation from other territories
d)
Higher taxes
17.
What was the primary purpose of the Santa Fe Trail?
a)
Military transport
b)
Cultural exchange
c)
Trade
d)
Exploration
18.
What was a common danger faced by traders on the Santa Fe Trail?
a)
Friendly tribes
b)
Harsh weather
c)
Abundant resources
d)
Safe terrain
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