Mastery Check Review Unit 5 Mexican Revolution

What country ruled Mexico before 1810?

• France

• Spain

• United States

• England

What is the overthrow of one government and the replacement with another government?

• Monarchy

• Revolution

• Frontier

• Republic

Which of the following were reasons that the Mexicans fought for their independence against Spain? (Choose 2 answers.)

• The viceroy mistreated the Mexican people.

• The Mexicans had to pay high taxes that paid for Spain's war with other countries.

• Spain took their water supply.

• Spain did not allow the Mexican people to build houses.

The war with Spain was very rough on the people living in Texas.  Which of the following were effects of the Mexican Revolution on the people of Texas? Choose all that apply.

• They were given more land to farm.

• Their crops were destroyed.

• Their homes and communites were destroyed.

• Their water source was polluted.

The new government of Mexico was established as a ...........

• monarchy - ruled by a king or queen

• republic - ruled by the people with a president

The Mexican Constitution of 1824 declared which of the following?  Choose all that apply.

• All people had to be Catholic.

• All people had to speak Spanish.

• It outlawed slavery.

• It made Austin the capital.

What term refers to a person who is a land agent who brought in settlers to Texas?

• Immigrant

• Viceroy

• Empresario

• Colony

To obtain land in Texas, a colonist had to agree to which of the following conditions?  Choose all that apply.

• Be Catholic

• Speak Spanish

• Be a citizen of Mexico.

• They must be from France.

Who brought 300 families to Texas, started a colony called San Felipe,  and became known as the Father of Texas?

• Green Dewitt

• Stephen F. Austin

• Martin de Leon

• James Power

In these early Texas colonies children spent their day playing games. True or False

• True
• False