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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why did thousands of Anglo American move to Texas in the 1820s?
the promise of self-governance
promise of abundant employment opportunities
promise of cheap land
promise of religious tolerance
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a result of the Mexican Constitution of 1824?
Texas and Coahuila were united into a Mexican state
Texas became a separate state
Texas was given 12 representative in the state legislature
Texas was divided into 4 territories
- 3. Multiple Choice
What event marked the beginning of the Mexican National era?
Mexico's independence in 1821
the unification of Coahuila and Texas in one state in 1824
the passage of the 1824 colonization law
the founding of San Felipe de Austin in 1824
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThis is an example of a ________ _______.Spanish mentionSpanish mixerSpanish missionSpanish rice
- 5. Multiple Choice
Creole priest who called for Mexico to become independent of Spain-
Jose Gutierrez de Lara
August Magee
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Vicente Guerrero
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was an economic reason for the Spanish colonies to become independent?
The colonies could only trade with Spain
Mestizos could not own land
Spain lost war to France
Creoles began to feel a new sense of pride
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following event happened in 1829 after Mexico became independent?
The United States became independent from England
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was captured and executed
Mexico banned slavery
The Battle of Pineda ended the war
- 8. Multiple Choice
Mexican president who abolished slavery in 1829?
Agustin de Itubirde
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Guadalupe Victoria
Vicente Guerrero
- 9. Multiple Choice
Business man who worked as a land agent to bring settlers to Texas -
Conservative
Empresario
Encomendero
Federalist
- 10. Multiple Choice
First American empresario who successfully brought 300 families to Texas -
Stephen F. Austin
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Vicente Guerrero
- 11. Multiple Choice
Law that would allow American settlers to acquire 4000 acres of land for about $30 -
Constitution of 1824
Colonization Law of 1825
April Law of Settlements
Treaty of Cordoba
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a requirement for American settlers to come to Texas?
Learn Spanish
Speak more than three languages
Help kill Native Americans
Own slaves
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