
Mexican Road to Independence
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7th Grade
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Kaylee Hawkins
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Mexican Road to Independence
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Multiple Choice
The Cry of Dolores started the Mexican Revolution. Who was the leader of the Cry of Dolores?
Father Damian Massenet
Father Miguel Hidalgo
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Gutierres-Magee Expedition
José Gutiérrez and Augustus Magee organized the Republic of the North Army and proclaimed Texas independent from Spain. They joined together and continued the revolution after the “Cry of Dolores”.
On the expedition, they took many cities in Texas (Nacogdoches, Goliad, etc) before being stopped by the Spanish Royalist Army. Although they were defeated they encouraged others to continue the fight against Spain!
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Multiple Choice
What did José Bernardo Gutiérrez and Augustus Magee accomplish before they were stopped by the Spanish?
Led the Cry of Dolores
Took many cities in Texas (Nacogdoches and Goliad
Converted Natives
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Poll
Who do you think will win the first battle of the Mexican Revolution?
Mexico
Spain
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Battle of Medina
The bloodiest battle ever fought on Texas soil.
Mexico were in revolt against Spain
Jose’ Gutierrez and Augustus Magee organized the Republican forces to war against Spain
The Spanish overwhelmed the Republican Army and won a complete victory.
Although the Republican Army did not win this battle is considered to be a turning point in the revolution because it encouraged others to participate in the revolution.
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Open Ended
Describe the Battle of Medina in your own words:
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Multiple Choice
Who won the Battle of Medina?
Mexico
Spain
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Multiple Choice
In what year did Mexico declare its independence from Spain?
1519
1821
1836
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Fill in the Blanks
In
Type answer...
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Mexican Federal Constitution
Constitutional government in Texas begans
Patterned after the United States Constitution
The Constitution was written after Mexico’s independence from Spain
The Catholic religion was made the official religion
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Multiple Choice
The Mexican Federal Constitution was patterned after the
United States constitution
Spain constitution
France constitution
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Multiple Choice
What was the official religion?
Catholic
Christianity
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State Colonization Law of 1825
Set up guidelines to the colonization of Coahuila y Tejas
Allowed Stephen F. Austin and other empresarios ( a land agent whose job is to bring new settlers into an area) to receive land grants in Texas.
It focused primarily on the immigration of Coahuila and Texas and attempted to encourage farming and ranching.
Families could obtain a sitio (4,428 acres) (177 acres) of farming land. CHEAP LAND!!!!!!!!
Immigrants had to become Mexican citizens and promise to become Catholics.
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Open Ended
Explain the State Colonization Law of 1825 in your own words:
Mexican Road to Independence
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