Texas during the Mexican Independence
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- Q1What was Texas known as during the time of the Mexican War of Independence?FloridaTejasNew MexicoCalifornia30s
- Q2Which event in 1821 marked the end of Spanish rule in Texas?The Battle of San JacintoMexico's independence from SpainThe AlamoThe Texas Revolution30s
- Q3What was one of the main reasons for the conflict between Texas settlers and the Mexican government?Trade tariffsSchool fundingWater rightsSlavery laws30s
- Q4What year did Mexico officially gain independence from Spain?183618211801177630s
- Q5Which war was fought between Texas settlers and the Mexican government after independence was declared?The Texas RevolutionThe American Civil WarThe War of 1812The Mexican-American War30s
- Q6What was the main settlement pattern for Anglo-American immigrants in Texas during the early 1800s?Nomadic tribesLand grantsCity planningMission systems30s
- Q7What was one consequence of the Mexican War of Independence for Texas?Establishment of Spanish missionsDecreased Native American populationsFormation of the United StatesIncreased Anglo-American immigration30s
- Q8Which document declared Texas' independence from Mexico in 1836?The Articles of ConfederationThe Texas Declaration of IndependenceThe Treaty of Guadalupe HidalgoThe U.S. Constitution30s
- Q9Which battle is often referred to as the turning point for Texas independence?The Battle of San JacintoThe Battle of GoliadThe Battle of GettysburgThe Battle of the Alamo30s
- Q10What was Texas known as during the early struggles for Mexican Independence?Santa FeAustinTejasTexas City30s
- Q11Which event marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence?Treaty of Guadalupe HidalgoGrito de DoloresTexas RevolutionBattle of San Jacinto30s
- Q12Who was a prominent leader in the fight for Mexican Independence who was also known for his call to action?Miguel HidalgoAntonio López de Santa AnnaStephen F. AustinSam Houston30s
- Q13What did many people in Texas want during the time of the Mexican Independence movement?Greater autonomy from MexicoTo stay under strict Mexican controlTo increase Spanish influenceTo join the United States30s
- Q14What was one of the main reasons for conflict between Texas settlers and the Mexican government during the independence movement?Desire for more taxesLove for Spanish traditionsCultural and political differencesSupport for a monarchy30s
- Q15What role did Tejanos play during the Mexican War of Independence?They moved to the United StatesThey fought alongside Mexicans for independenceThey remained neutralThey supported the Spanish crown30s