Mexican National Era Flashcard

Front

What did the Mexican government do during the Mexican National era?

• eliminated property taxes in Texas
• abolished slavery in all Spanish colonies
• encouraged immigration to Texas
• converted Natives to Catholicism

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encouraged immigration to Texas

Front

Why is 1821 an important date in Texas history?

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Mexican citizens gained independence from Spain.

Front

Which empresario settled families along the Guadalupe River in present-day Gonzales?

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Green DeWitt

Front

Which individual correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram? Options: James Long, Father Miguel Hidalgo, Philip Nolan, Martín De León

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James Long

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Which Texas leader supported U.S. settlement in Texas and helped Moses and Stephen F. Austin? Options: Erasmo Seguín, Philip Nolan, José Gutiérrez de Lara, Dr. James Long

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Erasmo Seguín

Front

Determine whether each contribution is attributed to Stephen F. Austin or Martín De León. Set up a colony between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers.

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Stephen F. Austin

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What led to the population increase shown in the chart?

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The arrival of Anglo settlers to Texas

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Which method correctly replaces the question mark in the table? Options: Empresario contracts, El Camino Real, Neutral Ground, Mission systems

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Mission systems

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Who was the first person granted permission to bring U.S. settlers to Texas?

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Moses Austin

Front

Which group would have included this advertisement in U.S. newspapers? Options: Empresarios, Filibusters, Friars, Vaqueros

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Empresarios