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- 1. Multiple Choice
What impact did Mexico's independence from Spain have on the colonization of Texas?
Mexicans began to search for gold in Texas.
Settlers in Texas were required to learn Spanish
Thousands of people came to Texas to claim land.
Texas was given to Spain in a treaty to end the war.
- 2. Multiple Choice
One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes —
the introduction of cattle ranching
the establishment of Anglo settlements
the fighting of the American Revolution
the conversion of American Indian tribes
- 3. Multiple Choice
During which era did Mexico encourage Americans to settle in Texas?
Revolution and Republic
Early Statehood
Spanish Colonial
Mexican National
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which event occurred in 1821?
Mexico gained its independence from Spain
Texas had a boundary dispute with Mexico.
Mexico invaded the Republic of Texas.
Texas invaded the country of Mexico.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Land grant : Moses Austin :: First Anglo colony : ______
Stephen F. Austin
Juan Sequin
Martin de Leon
United States
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the folloowing lists the events in chronological order?
State Colonization Law passed
Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Texas
Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted
Mexico gained independence from Spain
Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Texas
State Colonization Law passed
Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted
Mexico gained independence from Spain
Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted
Mexico gained independence from Spain
State Colonization Law passed
Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Texas
Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Texas
Mexico gained independence from Spain
Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted
State Colonization Law passed
- 7. Multiple Choice
While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people’s right to —
own private property
start small businesses
freely practice any religion
settle north of the Rio Grande River
- 8. Multiple Choice
During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —
victory for the Republican Army
arrests of many revolutionary fighters
calls for the filibusters to invade Texas
defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition
- 9. Multiple Choice
The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to —
convince the United States to support Mexico
continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo
suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas
defend settlers from attacks from American Indians
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?
He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States.
He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Lousiana.
He was responsible for stealing wild mustangs from northern Texas prairies.
He was thought to be helping pirates stash stolen gold along the Texas coast.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which filibuster was captured and killed in prison after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' independence from Spain?
Peter Bean
James Long
William Magee
Philip Nolan
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why did the local government in Texas become so different from the rest of Mexico?
Because they were so far away from the capital of Mexico, rich ranch owners took control of the area.
A large number of slave owners lived in Coahuila y Texas and fought to keep their right to own slaves, which shaped the government.
The higher percentage of Americans in Texas made the government closer to that of the United States.
There was little functioning government because the population was so spread out.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was an effect of the increase in Americans moving to Texas?
The United States created incentives to keep Americans from emigrating.
The Mexican government passed restrictions on Americans emigrating to Texas.
Native Texans were driven further off of their ancestral lands.
The Texan economy got stronger as more people joined the workforce.
- 14. Multiple Choice
How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?
Anglo settlers helped to build missions and presidios.
Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants.
Anglo settlers colonized along the border with Mexico.
Anglo settlers hoped to claim land for the United States.
- 15. Multiple Choice
As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to —
negotiate a treaty with the American Indian tribes
establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales
continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas
join with Martin De León doubling the size of his land holdings
- 16. Multiple Choice
The colony established by Martín De León differed from the DeWitt colony because it was —
farther north
twice as large
settled by Mexican families
home to Irish Catholic immigrants
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the first Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence?
Martín De León
José Francisco Ruiz
Lorenzo de Zavala
Erasmo Seguín
- 18. Multiple Choice
Missions : Spanish settlement of Texas :: _______ : Anglo settlement of Texas
churches
presidios
land grants
water resources
- 19. Multiple Choice
In what way was Martin de León unique in comparison to the other empresarios?
He was the only Mexican empresario.
He was the only empresario born in Spain.
He was the founder of the only Native American settlement.
He was the founder of the only unsuccessful Spanish settlement.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Similar to Martin de León, Erasmo Seguín was unique amongst the Anglo-American settling in Texas because —
his mother was a member of the Caddo tribe.
his father was born in Spain.
he was an American involved in Mexican politics
he was a Mexican working in the interest of Anglo settlers.
- 21. Multiple Choice
One difference between Spanish and Anglo settlements in Texas was that Spanish settlements during the 1700s were PRIMARILY missions and trading posts, while MOST Anglo settlements in the 1800s were —
small, isolated farms scattered throughout the countryside
moving camps of traveling trappers, traders, and outlaws
permanent ranching and farming communities on huge grants of land
military outposts protecting the frontier from invasion
- 22. Multiple Choice
One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios was by —
introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers
requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion
administering Spanish language tests to settlers
expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which person BEST completes the word web?
Juan Seguin
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Lorenzo de Zavala
- 24. Multiple Choice
The map above is BEST used to show the location of -
the oil industry
the cattle industry
Spanish colonization
American colonization
- 25. Multiple Choice
In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?
Mountain and Basin
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
North Central Plains
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