Ch. 11 lesson 2 Review

Who was Hidalgo y Costilla?

• Spanish explorer
• French painter
• Italian philosopher
• Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary leader

What is an empresario?

• A type of currency used in ancient Mexico

• A form of government in Texas

• an agent to bring settlers to Texas

• A military leader in the Spanish War

Why did American settlers move to Texas?

• To participate in local festivals
• To learn a new language
• To escape harsh weather conditions
• In search of cheap land, economic opportunities, and a chance to start anew.

Which dictator took over Mexico and suspended the country's republican constitution?

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Francisco Madero
• Emiliano Zapata
• Porfirio Diaz

When did Texas declare independence from Mexico?

• March 2, 1836
• April 3, 1836
• February 29, 1836
• May 5, 1836

Which battle did Texas gain independence from Mexico?

• Battle of the Bulge
• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of the Alamo

How many Texas soldiers survived the Battle of the Alamo?

• 0
• 50
• 100
• 10

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• Mexican forces led by General Santa Anna
• British forces led by King George III
• French forces led by Napoleon Bonaparte
• Texas forces led by General Sam Houston

Where was Santa Anna captured?

• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of the Bulge
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of the Alamo

When did Texas and Mexico finally sign a peace treaty?

• 1844

• 1836

• 1850

• 1842