Independence Movements in Mexico and Texas

Question 1

Who resigned his post in the United States army to help liberate Texas?

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Augustus Magee

Question 2

The Republican Army of the North was led by___________ and ____________.

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José Bernardo Gutiérrez , Augustus Magee

Question 3

Who took over the revolution for Mexico after Father Hidalgo’s execution?

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José Bernardo Gutiérrez

Question 4

How did Father Hidalgo get his Grito (the call for revolution) out to his followers?

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He rang the church bells to call his followers to mass.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is false?

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Spanish forces quickly defeated the revolutionary forces and ended the rebellion.

Question 6

Spain believed ______________ was a spy for General Wilkinson , but he was really a mustanger.

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Philip Nolan

Question 7

All of the following helped in the effort to free Texas from Spanish rule EXCEPT:

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Joaquín Arredondo

Question 8

Who wanted to continue Mexico’s revolution for independence from Spain by liberating Texas?

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José Bernardo Gutiérrez

Question 9

What is the significance of the date September 16, 1810, in Mexican history?

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It marked the beginning of the Mexican Revolution.

Question 10

The incident that occurred between Philip Nolan and the Spanish government best illustrates__________.

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Spain’s fear of American expansion into Texas.

Independence Movements in Mexico and Texas Answers