Mexican Nationalism quiz

Question 1

How did the seven years affect France?

Answer 1

They lost Louisiana and France was no longer a colonial power in North America

Question 2

What did Marques de Rubi recommend to the King?

Answer 2

1. All settlers in east Texas be moved to San Antonio.
2. Texas missions be abandoned, except San Antonio & Goliad

Question 3

What was the American Revolution?

Answer 3

When Britain’s 13 colonies in North America rebelled against British rule.

Question 4

What did Bernardo de Galvez do to help the war effort.

Answer 4

1. Allowed American ships to use ports in New Orleans
2. Gave supplies and money
3. Led Spanish troops against the British along the coast.

Question 5

Neutral ground agreement

Answer 5

The U.S. and Spain did not agree on the border between Texas and Louisiana. so they had a neutral ground between the Sabine river and Arroyo Hondo. Neither country will control or patrol this area

Question 6

Adams-Onis Treaty

Answer 6

In 1819, the U.S. and Spain signed the Adams-Onis Treaty, ending the Neutral Ground Agreement.

Question 7

Philip Nolan

Answer 7

The First Filibuster Came to Texas to capture wild horses and sell them for a profit. (He had permission at first). His friendship with a U.S. Army commander made Spain suspicious (They thought he was an American Spy)

Question 8

Grito de Delores

Answer 8

Father Miguel Hidalgo called for Mexican citizens to fight for independence from Spain. This was called his “Grito de Dolores”, which means “A cry of pain”.

Question 9

Moses Austin

Answer 9

“The Grandfather of texas” Moses Austin came up with an idea to bring Anglo-American families to settle in Texas. He got permission, but he died before he could get families to Texas.

Question 10

Stephen F. Austin

Answer 10

“The father of Texas” Stephen F. Austin became the first empresario in Texas, when he took over for his father.

Question 11

what did the Mexican constitution have in the terms?

Answer 11

Federal Republic (elect people)
Catholicism is the official religion
Divided Mexico into 19 states and 4 territories
Created the state of Coahuila y Tejas, merging the two provinces (Texas is NOT a separate state due to the small population)

Question 12

empressario

Answer 12

Land agents that helped recruit and bring in settlers to an area. In Texas, they worked with the Spanish and later Mexican governments.