Mexican Texas: A New Era

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What role did people in Texas play in the Mexican War of Independence?

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Some people living in Spanish Texas rebelled, fought Spanish loyalists, and supported Father Hidalgo.

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Which of the following were accomplishments of Texas empresario Martín de León? (page 163) A. He founded a colony that became a center for livestock B. He founded a colony and started its first school C. He founded a land grant with his wife. He founded a school and a church

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He founded a colony that became a center for livestock.

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How did Lorenzo de Zavala show his support for a democratic government when Mexico was under Spanish rule?

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He spoke out against the Spanish government and was sent to jail.

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How did vaqueros in Mexican Texas earn their living?

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By raising and herding cattle

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Why did Tejanos settle in south Texas?

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Enough grass grew there to feed large herds of animals.

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What is significant about September 16th or Deis y Seis de Septiembre?

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It is the birth of Mexican Independence from Spain.

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This person rules a country as the representative of his king and is empowered to act in the king's name.

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viceroy

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This person was a land agent who brought settlers, divided up the land, and kept the law.

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empresario

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Compared to the Spanish colonial government, who was the Mexican government ruled by?

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a president

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What year did Mexico win its independence from Spain?

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1821