Unit 3: Mexican National Era

Front

Who was the first person to call for Mexico to revolt against Spanish rule in 1810?

Back

Father Hidalgo

Front

In what year did Mexico win their independence from Spain?

Back

1821

Front

A person who starts an unofficial war with another country. These people illegally settled in Texas.

Back

Filibuster

Front

Mostly white settlers from the U.S. were called

Back

anglo

Front

A person who sold land in Texas on behalf of the Mexican government

Back

empresario

Front

What attracted settlers to Texas in the 1820's? Options: The government of Mexico, Cheap land that was good for farming, Large towns that already existed, The opportunity to make peace with Native Americans.

Back

Cheap land that was good for farming.

Front

Who was the first person to get permission from the Spanish government to bring Anglo families from the U.S. into Texas?

Back

Moses Austin

Front

Who was the first person to bring Americans to Texas in the 1820's? He is known as the "Father of Texas"

Back

Stephen F. Austin

Front

Which empresario brought Mexican families to Texas?

Back

Martin DeLeon

Front

Which of the following was NOT a requirement to live in Mexican Texas? Settlers had to be Catholic, Settlers had to become Mexican citizens, Settlers had to be good, hard working people

Back

People were required to pay more taxes