Utah and Mexico

Utah & Mexico

What is presently the southwestern U.S. became the property of New Spain in 1535. Spanish conquerors exploited the mineral wealth of the land, using as laborers the native population and a growing mestizo class; at the same time they extended Spanish rule to the remainder of Mexico and to what is now the southwestern U.S., including Utah. A rebellion led in 1810 - 15 by Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla failed, but in 1821 Spain accepted Mexican independence, and an empire, headed by August’n de Iturbide, was established in 1822. In 1823 army officers overthrew the empire and established a federal republic. The early years were marked by turmoil and corruption. Texas broke free of Mexican rule in 1836, and in the ensuing Mexican War 1846 - 48 with the U.S., Mexico lost much territory. In 1847 Mormons under the leadership of Brigham Young began to settle Utah.

1. What is presently the southwestern U.S. became the property of ____ in 1535 .

New Jersey
New York
New Spain
Utah

2. In what year did Spain accept Mexican Independence? ____ .

1821
1820
1810
1800

3. What state broke free of Mexican rule in 1836? ____ .

Colorado
Arizona
Utah
Texas

4. How long did the Mexican war with the U.S. last? ____ .

5 years
7 years
2 years
8 years

5. In what year did the Mormons begin to settle Utah? ____ .

1847
1850
1535
1857

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