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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which Empresario...
• Negotiated a contract to bring Anglo families to Texas
• Died before he could fulfill his dream
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Green De Witt
Martin De Leon
Erasmo Seguin
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which Empresario...
• established the town of Gonzalez with Anglo settlers?
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Green De Witt
Martin De Leon
Erasmo Seguin
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which Empresario...
• The first successful empresario
• Fulfilled his father’s contract and took 300 Anglo families to Texas
• Known as the Father of Texas
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Green De Witt
Martin De Leon
Erasmo Seguin
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which Empresario...
- brought mostly Mexican settlers to his Texas colony?
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Green De Witt
Martin De Leon
Erasmo Seguin
- 5. Multiple Choice
I was the first to obtain permission to bring Anglo settlers to Spanish Texas; Who am I?
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Green De Witt
Martin De Leon
Erasmo Seguin
- 6. Multiple Choice
• A businessperson who was granted the right to promote settlement in Texas (land / real estate agent)
• Made responsible for the new settlers that came
• Helped Mexico by increasing the population of Texas
Spanish Conquistador
Anglo
Empresario
Tejano
- 7. Multiple Choice
Slavery ended in Texas in 1829, when Mexico abolish slavery.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does this image represent?Stephen F. Austin bringing in U.S families into TexasU.S families going into the United StatesStephen F. Austin creating the Mexican ConstituionMoses Austin creating the immigration laws - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat was San Felipe de Austin?The river located near Austin's colonyThe business center of MexicoThe capital of Austin's colonyThe empresario who was close to Austin
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe federal constitution of 1824 turned Mexico into a republic. During this time, Mexico was reorganized and ____________ was created.Jane Long colonySan Antoniosettled landCoahuila y Texas
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an empresario?A business person who created immigration to Spaina business person who promoted settlement into TexasA war fighterA trader of goods and skills
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho claimed the land of Mexico that included Texas for over 300 years.United StatesMexicoFranceSpain
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho did Mexico defeat for their independence?SpainFranceTexasUnited States
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIn what year did Mexico won their independence?1836182118451830
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another term for Empresario?DoctorMerchantOperatorLand Agent
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Stephen called the "Father of Texas"?He was a man of strong CharacterHe brought many people to TexasHe was one of many land agentsHe brought the first 300 families to Texas
- 17. Multiple ChoiceMoses Austin could not complete the plan to settle Anglos in Texas because?Spain rejected his applicationBecause Mexico became suspiciousBecause he became ill with pneumonia.Because he became ill with pneumonia and died
- 18. Multiple ChoiceEmpresarios were offering cheap land to Anglos settlers in Texas, how much was an acre of land?25 cents an acre12.5 cents an acre12. 7 cents an acre14. 5 cents an acre
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another word for Empresario?Mill operatorFerry operatorContractorGood Character
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhen Stephen F. Austin advertised in Newspapers for settlers in Southern United States, what was one important requirements for those who wanted to come settled in Texas?Work hard, no criminals, and be loyal to United StatesWork hard, loyal to their government, & keep their slavesWork hard, no slaves, & no criminals.Work hard, criminals get a second chance, & get rid of slaves
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe advertisement printed in Newspapers asked for Anglos to become citizens of what country?United StatesMexicoSpainDual citizen
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which Empresario...
• The first successful empresario
• Fulfilled his father’s contract and took 300 Anglo families to Texas
• Known as the Father of Texas
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Green De Witt
Martin De Leon
Erasmo Seguin
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which Empresario...
brought mostly Mexican settlers to his Texas colony?
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Green De Witt
Martin De Leon
Erasmo Seguin
- 24. Multiple Choice
Why did most of the Anglos [primarily from the U.S.] come to Texas?
good fertile land at inexpensive prices
they wanted to get rich mining for gold
Mexico was offering them $5000 to settle inTexas
most of them were criminals fleeing prosecution in the U.S.
- 25. Multiple Choice
List the 3 reasons why SFA chose the land between the Brazos and Colorado River.
a. Abundant Natural Resources, mild climate, gold
b. Abundant Natural Resources, mild climate, fertile soil
c. abundant natural soil, mild climate, little natural resources
d. abundant natural resources, hot climate with little rain, fertile soil
- 26. Multiple Choice
What name given to Mexicans who moved to Texas?
Navajos
Comanches
Tejanos
Jumanos
- 27. Multiple ChoiceLand agenta. Realtorb. Empresarioc. Departmentd. Militia
- 28. Multiple ChoiceFrom the list below, pick the answer which was NOT one of the 4 things a settler had to agree to in order to purchase land in Texas.1. Speak Spanish2. Become a Citizen3. Become Catholic4. Be of Good Moral Character
- 29. Multiple ChoiceOf the following, which is NOT a desirable character trait of a settler during the time of SFA's empresario.a. Good moral characterb. Good thiefc. Good Catholicd. Become a citizen
- 30. Multiple ChoiceHow much can you earn for completing the review, having the correct answers and turning it in on the day of the test?a. higher test grade in general and 5 pointsb. 5 pointsc. 100 pointsd. 25 points
- 31. Multiple ChoiceAnglos settled Texas during what time period?Natural Texas and It's PeopleMexican National EraSpanish Colonial EraAge of Contact
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