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

the establishment of Anglo settlements.

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

Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants.

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

All have abandoned their religion.

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

It continued the empresario system in Texas.

As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to —

establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales.

The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to —

continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo.

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

political tensions that divided the region.

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.

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

Enslaved African Americans were brought to Texas.

Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?

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

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.

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

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

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

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