HISTORY  OF  MEXICO  VIDEO  QUESTIONS:

VIDEO ASSIGNMENT
HISTORY OF MEXICO
 
Mexico Video—Section 1
Watch the video on the History of Mexico (use the following link).  Answer 20 of the questions in section 1.  Each question counts two points.  (40 points possible)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyZ0FzJ73n4

1. What was the land of Mexico know as after the fall of the Aztecs?
2. How many people lived in Mexico by 1800?  How many were Mestizos?  What is “Mestizo”?
3. How many pure Spaniards lived in Mexico in 1800?  What was their position and status in society?
4. What was the role of the Catholic Church in Mexico during the Colonial period?
5. Why was the Spanish Inquisition used in Mexico?
6. What happened to those Indians who rebelled against the authority of the crown?
7. What were conditions like in the silver mines in Mexico?
8. Who raised the banner of a peasant revolution in Mexico in 1810?  What was the leader’s background?
9. What books and writing did Hidalgo read?
10. What made Hidalgo change his mind about capturing Mexico City?
11. What was the proposal Agustín de Iturbide made with the rebels in 1821?
12. Why was an emperor needed in Mexico in 1821?
13. Why was Emperor Iturbide toppled by Santa Ana in 1823?
14. What was the status of Texas in Mexico since the days of the conquistadors?
15. Who was Moses Austin and what did he do?
16. What were the causes of discontent and conflict between the Americans in Texas and Mexican officials?
17. How does Santa Ana react to the Texas rebellion?
18. Who were Texas leaders and principle figures at the Alamo?
19. How many Americans survived the Alamo and who were they?
20. What were the attitudes/views of the Mexicans and the Americans regarding the Battle of the Alamo?  How did each side interpret the event?
21. How did Santa Ana react when the Texans attacked his army at San Jacinto?  How did that affect Texas?

 
Mexico Video—Section 2
Watch the video on the History of Mexico (use the following link).  Answer 20 of the questions in section 2.  Each question counts two points.  (40 points possible)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXUrarqmchE

1.  What was the status of Santa Ana and Mexico in 1837?
2. How did Santa Ana redeem himself in 1938?
3. What happened to Santa Ana’s leg?
4. What were some things that turned Mexicans against Santa Ana?
5. Where did Santa Ana go into exile in 1844?
6. What led to the war between Mexico and the United States in 1845?
7. Who led American troops into disputed territory provoking Mexicans to war?
8. Who in the United States opposed war with Mexico?  Why did they oppose the war?
9. What did Santa Ana do in 1846 when he returned to Mexico from exile?
10. What was the true condition of Santa Ana’s army?
11. Why did Santa Ana retreat from Buena Vista?
12. Who two Americans at Buena Vista later became important leaders?  What offices did each later hold?
13. What items did Santa Ana leave behind at Cerro Gordo?
14. What areas did Mexico lose at the end of the Mexican-American War?
15. What ultimately led to Santa Ana being removed from power in 1854?
16. What did the liberal constitution of 1857 call for?  How did Mexican conservatives react to the constitution?
17. What was unique about Benito Juarez’s background?
18. What were Juarez’s goals as leader of Mexico?  What measures did he take against the Catholic Church?
19. What foreign leader supported the Catholic Church in Mexico?
20. Why did France intervene in Mexico?  What was the goal of France?  Why couldn’t the United States do anything about French intervention?
21. Why is Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican national holiday, celebrated?  What does it commemorate?
22. Who supported Juarez’s rebel army in its fight against the French in Mexico?