Mexico Wins Independence/Unit 3

Which individual correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• James Long

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Philip Nolan

• Martin De Leon

What are Filibusters?

• They are angry people

• They are wealthy people

• They wage war against other countries

• They are low class

What was the purpose of a filibuster? Select TWO

• wanted to free Texas from Spanish rule, either to become an independent country or to join the United States

• hoped to profit by causing chaos in Texas.

• Wanted stop Congress's bill from passing the Senate floor

• Wanted to free No Man's land from the U.S.

How did Jean Lafitte help in the Mexican war for Independence?

• Attacked Mexican ships

• Attacked Spanish ships

• Joined the army

• Left for the United States

Former U.S. Soldier who helped Gutierrez spread propaganda into New Spain and led his army into East Texas, where he died at La Bahia

• Augustus Magee

• Gutierrez de Lara

• Philip Nolan

• Dr. James Long

What did the Adams Onis Treaty resolve?

•  settled the boundary dispute between United States and Spanish Texas

• Spain claimed Louisiana as their territory

• settled the dispute between Mexico and United States

• settled the dispute between France and Mexico

Which number represents the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which TWO statements are true about the political landscape of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase? Choose TWO

• Britain sold the Louisiana Purchase

• United States borders Spanish Texas

• Doubled the size of the United States

• France gained territory in North America

Which bloodiest battle in the history of Texas did the Republican Army fight in and were defeated by General Joaquin de Arrendondo and his Spanish troops?

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Medina

Match the following terms to their definition

• American's belief that it was their God given right for westward expansion

• Manifest Destiny

• an adventurer who participates in private rebellious activity in a foreign country

• Filibuster

• Military blockage of a city or fort

• Siege