As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to —

establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales.

How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?

It continued the empresario system in Texas.

The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to —

continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo.

Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?

He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.

How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?

Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants.

During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —

defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition.

The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —

Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico.

Why were most Texas land grants located in east and central Texas?

Mex. officials wanted to settle areas closest to the U.S.

One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes —

the establishment of Anglo settlements.

The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger resulted in —

political tensions that divided the region.

Because of empresarios, how did the population of TX change during the Mexican National Era?

Enslaved African Americans were brought to Texas.

Below are ways Tejanos have kept their cultural heritage while adapting to U.S. culture EXCEPT—

All have abandoned an agricultural lifestyle.

Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?

He was suspected of plotting to claim land in TX for U.S.

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Unit 5: Mexican National

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1
In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?
Mountain and Basin
Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
2
As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to —
establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales.
join w/Martin De León doubling the size of his land holdings
negotiate a treaty with the American Indian tribes.
continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas.
3
How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?
It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.
It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools.
It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.
It continued the empresario system in Texas.
4
The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to —
suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas.
convince the United States to support Mexico.
continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo.
defend settlers from attacks from American Indians
5
Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?
He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.
He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.
He established a mission at Galveston Bay.
He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
6
Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after declaring TX independence from Spain?
William Magee
Philip Nolan
James Long
Peter Bean
7
The Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 specifically restricted the people’s right to —
start small businesses.
settle north of the Rio Grande River.
own private property.
freely practice any religion.
8
How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?
Anglo settlers hoped to claim land for the United States.
Anglo settlers helped to build missions and presidios.
Anglo settlers colonized along the border with Mexico.
Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants.
9
During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —
calls for the filibusters to invade Texas.
defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition.
arrests of many revolutionary fighters.
victory for the Republican Army.
10
Which successful Tejano rancher located land for the first Austin colony?
Martín De León
Lorenzo de Zavala
Erasmo Seguín
José Francisco Ruiz
11
The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —
Austin was established as the capital of Texas.
Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers.
Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas.
Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico.
12
Why were most Texas land grants located in east and central Texas?
Prime location for establishing plantations and ranches.
Land in west and northwest Texas was claimed by France.
Mex. officials wanted to settle areas closest to the U.S.
American Indian tribes had been pushed out of these areas.
13
__ paved the way for Anglo Amer. colonization of TX, but passed away before bringing settlers.
Moses Austin
Antonio Martinez
Green DeWitt
Stephen F. Austin
14
Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820’s?
To build missions and forts.
To gain religious freedom.
To search for cities of gold.
To find cheap farmland.
15
One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes —
the establishment of Anglo settlements.
the introduction of cattle ranching.
the fighting of the American Revolution.
the conversion of American Indian tribes.
16
The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger resulted in —
an end to immigration to the region.
political tensions that divided the region.
the spread of slavery further into Mexico.
increased conflicts with American Indian tribes.
17
Because of empresarios, how did the population of TX change during the Mexican National Era?
Indentured servants from Europe moved to Texas.
Migrants from Europe populated Texas in large numbers.
Mexican settlers outnumbered Anglo settlers in Texas.
Enslaved African Americans were brought to Texas.
18
On September 16, 1810 ____ issued a call for freedom from Spain.
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
Augustus Magee
Father Hidalgo
Bernardo Gutierreza
19
Below are ways Tejanos have kept their cultural heritage while adapting to U.S. culture EXCEPT—
Some celebrate holidays from Mexico as well as U.S. holidays
Some infuse Eng. language w/words & phrases of their culture
Some cook the foods of their heritage and enjoy U.S. food.
All have abandoned an agricultural lifestyle.
20
Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?
Helping pirates stash stolen gold along the TX coast.
He was suspected of plotting to claim land in TX for U.S.
Known for spying on Span. activ. for Fr. forces in Lousiana.
Responsible for stealing wild mustangs from N. TX prairies.

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