Mexican History Quiz

Who is considered the first European to have first encountered the Aztec Empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernan Cortez

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

What major event occurred in Mexico during 1821 that altered their relationship with Spain?

• Texas declared war on Spain

• Mexico achieved its independence

• Mexico declared independence

• Spain conquered the territory of Mexico

Hidalgo's speech for Mexican Independence is called?

• Cry of Dolores

• Mexico needs Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

• I Have a Dream Speech

Study the photograph and answer the question that follows.

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• August Magee

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Vicente Guerrero

How long did the Siege of the Alamo last?

• 1 year

• 13 Days

• 3 Weeks

• 45 Days

What was Santa Anna's role during the Texas Revolution?

• leader of the rebellion at Freedonia

• commander of the garrison at Goliad

• president and military leader of Mexico

• founder and mayor of San Antonio

The Emancipation Proclamation did what?

• Made slavery legal

• Began slavery

• Ended slavery in the Confederate states

• Ended slavery only in the North

What is a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside?

• Canvas

• Filibuster

• Siege

• Slash and Burn

What territory, prior to its annexation, was a disputed land between Mexico and the United States?

• Texas

• Oregon

• Florida

• Louisiana

What treaty ended the war, making Mexico give up half of its territory?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

• Treaty of Santa Anna