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Texas during the Mexican Independence

Quiz by Rafael Morales

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  • Q1
    What was Texas known as during the time of the Mexican War of Independence?
    Florida
    Tejas
    New Mexico
    California
    30s
  • Q2
    Which event in 1821 marked the end of Spanish rule in Texas?
    The Battle of San Jacinto
    Mexico's independence from Spain
    The Alamo
    The Texas Revolution
    30s
  • Q3
    What was one of the main reasons for the conflict between Texas settlers and the Mexican government?
    Trade tariffs
    School funding
    Water rights
    Slavery laws
    30s
  • Q4
    What year did Mexico officially gain independence from Spain?
    1836
    1821
    1801
    1776
    30s
  • Q5
    Which war was fought between Texas settlers and the Mexican government after independence was declared?
    The Texas Revolution
    The American Civil War
    The War of 1812
    The Mexican-American War
    30s
  • Q6
    What was the main settlement pattern for Anglo-American immigrants in Texas during the early 1800s?
    Nomadic tribes
    Land grants
    City planning
    Mission systems
    30s
  • Q7
    What was one consequence of the Mexican War of Independence for Texas?
    Establishment of Spanish missions
    Decreased Native American populations
    Formation of the United States
    Increased Anglo-American immigration
    30s
  • Q8
    Which document declared Texas' independence from Mexico in 1836?
    The Articles of Confederation
    The Texas Declaration of Independence
    The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
    The U.S. Constitution
    30s
  • Q9
    Which battle is often referred to as the turning point for Texas independence?
    The Battle of San Jacinto
    The Battle of Goliad
    The Battle of Gettysburg
    The Battle of the Alamo
    30s
  • Q10
    What was Texas known as during the early struggles for Mexican Independence?
    Santa Fe
    Austin
    Tejas
    Texas City
    30s
  • Q11
    Which event marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence?
    Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
    Grito de Dolores
    Texas Revolution
    Battle of San Jacinto
    30s
  • Q12
    Who was a prominent leader in the fight for Mexican Independence who was also known for his call to action?
    Miguel Hidalgo
    Antonio López de Santa Anna
    Stephen F. Austin
    Sam Houston
    30s
  • Q13
    What did many people in Texas want during the time of the Mexican Independence movement?
    Greater autonomy from Mexico
    To stay under strict Mexican control
    To increase Spanish influence
    To join the United States
    30s
  • Q14
    What was one of the main reasons for conflict between Texas settlers and the Mexican government during the independence movement?
    Desire for more taxes
    Love for Spanish traditions
    Cultural and political differences
    Support for a monarchy
    30s
  • Q15
    What role did Tejanos play during the Mexican War of Independence?
    They moved to the United States
    They fought alongside Mexicans for independence
    They remained neutral
    They supported the Spanish crown
    30s

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