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
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
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
- What was the land of Mexico know as after the fall of the Aztecs?
- How many people lived in Mexico by 1800? How many were Mestizos? What is “Mestizo”?
- How many pure Spaniards lived in Mexico in 1800? What was their position and status in society?
- What was the role of the Catholic Church in Mexico during the Colonial period?
- Why was the Spanish Inquisition used in Mexico?
- What happened to those Indians who rebelled against the authority of the crown?
- What were conditions like in the silver mines in Mexico?
- Who raised the banner of a peasant revolution in Mexico in 1810? What was the leader’s background?
- What books and writing did Hidalgo read?
- What made Hidalgo change his mind about capturing Mexico City?
- What was the proposal Agustín de Iturbide made with the rebels in 1821?
- Why was an emperor needed in Mexico in 1821?
- Why was Emperor Iturbide toppled by Santa Ana in 1823?
- What was the status of Texas in Mexico since the days of the conquistadors?
- Who was Moses Austin and what did he do?
- What were the causes of discontent and conflict between the Americans in Texas and Mexican officials?
- How does Santa Ana react to the Texas rebellion?
- Who were Texas leaders and principle figures at the Alamo?
- How many Americans survived the Alamo and who were they?
- What were the attitudes/views of the Mexicans and the Americans regarding the Battle of the Alamo? How did each side interpret the event?
- 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
- What was the status of Santa Ana and Mexico in 1837?
- How did Santa Ana redeem himself in 1938?
- What happened to Santa Ana’s leg?
- What were some things that turned Mexicans against Santa Ana?
- Where did Santa Ana go into exile in 1844?
- What led to the war between Mexico and the United States in 1845?
- Who led American troops into disputed territory provoking Mexicans to war?
- Who in the United States opposed war with Mexico? Why did they oppose the war?
- What did Santa Ana do in 1846 when he returned to Mexico from exile?
- What was the true condition of Santa Ana’s army?
- Why did Santa Ana retreat from Buena Vista?
- Who two Americans at Buena Vista later became important leaders? What offices did each later hold?
- What items did Santa Ana leave behind at Cerro Gordo?
- What areas did Mexico lose at the end of the Mexican-American War?
- What ultimately led to Santa Ana being removed from power in 1854?
- What did the liberal constitution of 1857 call for? How did Mexican conservatives react to the constitution?
- What was unique about Benito Juarez’s background?
- What were Juarez’s goals as leader of Mexico? What measures did he take against the Catholic Church?
- What foreign leader supported the Catholic Church in Mexico?
- Why did France intervene in Mexico? What was the goal of France? Why couldn’t the United States do anything about French intervention?
- Why is Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican national holiday, celebrated? What does it commemorate?
- Who supported Juarez’s rebel army in its fight against the French in Mexico?