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The Mexican Era: Exit Ticket Part 1

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why was it challenging for those living in New Spain due to distance?

a)

Spain was too far away to help citizens in New Spain.

b)

Spain was too close, causing frequent conflicts.

c)

Spain had no interest in New Spain.

d)

Spain provided too much help, causing dependency.

2.

What was one of the reasons for heavy taxation in New Spain?

a)

To build new schools in New Spain.

b)

The Spanish King forced colonists to pay heavy taxes and took money from their churches.

c)

To support local businesses in New Spain.

d)

To fund exploration missions.

3.

How did poverty affect the colonists in New Spain?

a)

Colonists were given the best jobs.

b)

Colonists were excluded from the best jobs, keeping most in poverty.

c)

Colonists received financial aid from Spain.

d)

Colonists had equal job opportunities.

4.

What was the "Grito de Dolores"?

a)

A call for Mexican independence from Spain

b)

A treaty between Mexico and Spain

c)

A festival celebrated in Spain

d)

A type of traditional Mexican music

5.

Who made the call for the "Grito de Dolores"?

a)

Simon Bolivar

b)

Father Miguel Hidalgo

c)

Hernán Cortés

d)

Benito Juárez

6.

What was Philip Nolan's initial purpose for coming to Texas?

a)

To establish a settlement

b)

To capture wild horses and sell them for a profit

c)

To explore new territories

d)

To trade with Native Americans

7.

Why did Spain become suspicious of Philip Nolan?

a)

He was building a fort

b)

He was trading with the French

c)

His friendship with a U.S. Army commander

d)

He was mining for gold

8.

What happened to Philip Nolan in 1801?

a)

He was captured by Native Americans

b)

He was killed by the Spanish

c)

He returned to the United States

d)

He became a Spanish citizen

9.

Who were the leaders of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition?

a)

Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara and Augustus Magee

b)

Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin

c)

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and Miguel Hidalgo

d)

James Bowie and Davy Crockett

10.

What was the goal of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition?

a)

To declare Texas independent from New Spain

b)

To establish a trade route to Mexico

c)

To find gold in California

d)

To explore the Mississippi River

11.

What name did the group formed by Gutierrez and Magee call themselves?

a)

The Texas Rangers

b)

The Republican Army of the North

c)

The Lone Star Battalion

d)

The Alamo Defenders

12.

What was the Battle of Medina known as in Texas history?

a)

The Bloodiest Battle in Texas History

b)

The Longest Battle in Texas History

c)

The First Battle in Texas History

d)

The Smallest Battle in Texas History

13.

Who commanded the Spanish forces during the Battle of Medina?

a)

General Arredondo

b)

Santa Anna

c)

General Houston

d)

General Lee

14.

What was the outcome for the Republican Army in the Battle of Medina?

a)

They were overwhelmed and executed

b)

They won the battle

c)

They retreated successfully

d)

They formed an alliance with the Spanish

15.

How long did Texas remain under Spanish control after the Battle of Medina?

a)

Seven years

b)

Five years

c)

Ten years

d)

Three years

16.

Why was Galveston considered an ideal base of operations against the Spanish fleet?

a)

It was close to the Spanish fleet.

b)

It had a large population.

c)

It was a remote location.

d)

It was a wealthy city.

17.

What was Jean Lafitte's initial claim for moving to Galveston?

a)

To start a business.

b)

To support the rebels.

c)

To explore new lands.

d)

To trade with the Spanish.

18.

What was Jean Lafitte more interested in doing in Galveston?

a)

Building a fort.

b)

Trading with locals.

c)

Stealing valuable Spanish cargo.

d)

Farming the land.

19.

Who was elected as the president when the group declared Texas independent?

a)

Dr. James Long

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Antonio López de Santa Anna

20.

What happened to Dr. James Long after he was surrounded by the Spanish Army?

a)

He was taken to a Mexican prison and later released.

b)

He was taken to a Mexican prison and killed by a guard.

c)

He escaped to the United States.

d)

He became a Spanish citizen.

21.

Who issued a plan to establish a Mexican empire in 1820?

a)

Miguel Hidalgo

b)

Simón Bolívar

c)

Agustin de Iturbide

d)

José de San Martín

22.

According to the Plan de Iguala, what was declared as the official religion of Mexico?

a)

Protestantism

b)

Islam

c)

Catholicism

d)

Judaism

23.

When was the Treaty of Cordoba signed?

a)

August 21, 1821

b)

July 4, 1776

c)

September 16, 1810

d)

October 12, 1492

24.

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Cordoba?

a)

Mexico became independent from Spanish rule

b)

The United States gained independence

c)

Canada became a British colony

d)

Brazil declared independence from Portugal

25.

Which of the following was an effect of the Treaty of Cordoba?

a)

Spain is no longer in control of Mexico

b)

Mexico became a part of Spain

c)

Texas became part of the United States

d)

Canada gained independence from Britain

26.

What happened to Texas as a result of the Treaty of Cordoba?

a)

Texas became part of Mexico

b)

Texas became part of the United States

c)

Texas remained under Spanish control

d)

Texas became an independent country

27.

In what year did Mexico gain independence?

a)

1810

b)

1821

c)

1830

d)

1845

28.

When did Mexico create their own Constitution?

a)

1815

b)

1820

c)

1824

d)

1835

29.

What type of government was established by the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Federal Republic

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Confederation

30.

What was the official religion according to the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

a)

Protestantism

b)

Islam

c)

Catholicism

d)

Judaism

31.

What were the characteristics of the area chosen for the colony?

a)

Rich soil, access to water, and a warm climate

b)

Rocky terrain, no water access, and a cold climate

c)

Sandy soil, limited water, and a dry climate

d)

Mountainous region, abundant snow, and a cool climate