Texas History and Independence

The video discusses the Mexican Independence from Spain in 1821 and its effects on US-Mexico relations. It highlights the US's desire for westward expansion, leading to conflicts over territories like Texas. The diversity in New Spain, including peninsulares, criollos, and mestizos, is explored. The settlement of Texas by US and European settlers, its declaration of independence, and subsequent annexation by the US under Manifest Destiny are covered. The Mexican-American War and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which resulted in significant land cession to the US, are also discussed.

Which year did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?

• 1810

• 1821

• 1836

• 1848

What was a significant challenge for Mexico in defending its northern territories?

• Sparse population

• Strong military presence

• Dense population

• Lack of resources

Who were the peninsulares in New Spain?

• European descent born in New Spain

• People of African descent

• Original Spanish colonists born in Spain

• Mixed-race individuals

When did Mexico amend its Constitution to abolish slavery?

• 1865

• 1845

• 1829

• 1821

What was a major reason for the rapid settlement of Texas by US and European settlers?

• Industrial expansion

• Gold discovery

• Cheaper land suitable for cotton planting

• Military strategy

What concept justified the US expansion to the west coast?

• Industrial Revolution

• Colonialism

• Isolationism

• Manifest Destiny

What year did Texas declare its independence?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1848

What was the result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• US paid reparations to Mexico

• Mexico ceded significant land to the US

• US returned Texas to Mexico

• Mexico gained new territories

Which territories were included in the land cession after the Mexican-American War?

• New York and Pennsylvania

• Texas and Oklahoma

• California, Nevada, and Utah

• Florida and Georgia

What was the economic impact on Mexico after the land cession?

• Economic boom

• Calamitous economic state

• Stable economy

• Immediate recovery