Mexican National Era

Question 1

Who lost the seven years war?

Answer 1

France

Question 2

Why did Spain not need East Texas missions and presidios?

Answer 2

France was no longer a threat

Question 3

Who did King Charles III apoint to inspect all of the missions to see if they were necessary?

Answer 3

Marques de Rubi

Question 4

How many of Britain’s colonies in North America rebelled against British rule?

Answer 4

13

Question 5

How much money did the U.S. have to pay to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?

Answer 5

$15 million

Question 6

What was the neutral ground?

Answer 6

An area between the Arroyo Honda and the Sabine River that was not patrolled by either country.

Question 7

Why was the neutral ground a problem?

Answer 7

Fugitives were able to hide from authorities.

Question 8

Who was the negotiator of the Adams-Onis Treaty?

Answer 8

John Quincy Adams

Question 9

When was the Adams-Onis Treaty signed?

Answer 9

1819

Question 10

What is a filibuster?

Answer 10

A filibuster is a person who goes to another country and tries to take it over by waging war.

Question 11

Who was the first filibuster?

Answer 11

Philip Nolan

Question 12

Why did Spain tell Philip Nolan to never come back to Texas?

Answer 12

They thought he was an American spy

Question 13

When was the Mexican National Era

Answer 13

1821-1836

Question 14

When did the American Revolution end?

Answer 14

1783

Question 15

What were some challenges to Spanish rule?

Answer 15

Distance, Taxes, Poverty

Question 16

What does Grito de Dolores mean?

Answer 16

“A cry of pain”

Question 17

What was the Grito de Dolores?

Answer 17

Father Miguel Hidalgo called for Mexican citizens to fight for independence from Spain.

Question 18

What is Father Miguel Hidalgo also known as?

Answer 18

Father of Mexican Independence

Question 19

Which two people met together and created the Republican Army of the North?

Answer 19

Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara and Augustus Magee

Question 20

Which battle is also known as “The Bloodiest Battle in Texas History”?

Answer 20

The Battle of Medina

Question 21

What was a result of the Battle of Medina?

Answer 21

Texas remained under Spanish Control for another seven years.

Question 22

Why did Jean Lafitte move to Galveston?

Answer 22

to steal valuable Spanish cargo

Question 23

Who was the last filibuster in Texas?

Answer 23

Dr. James Long

Question 24

When did Agustin de Iturbide issue a plan to establish a Mexican empire?

Answer 24

1820

Question 25

When was The Treaty of Cordoba signed?

Answer 25

August 21, 1821

Question 26

When did Mexico write their Constitution?

Answer 26

1824

Question 27

What is an empresario?

Answer 27

An empresario is a land agent that recruits settlers to an area.

Question 28

What is Moses Austin’s nickname?

Answer 28

“The Grandfather of Texas”

Question 29

Who was the first empresario in Texas?

Answer 29

Stephen F. Austin

Question 30

Who is given the nickname “Father of Texas”

Answer 30

Stephen F. Austin