Mexican Colonization and the Empresario System

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One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes: the introduction of cattle ranching, the establishment of Anglo settlements, the fighting of the American Revolution, the conversion of American Indian tribes.

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the establishment of Anglo settlements

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In 1821

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Spain granted Mexico independence.

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The Mexican Constitution of 1824 specifically restricted the people's right to

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freely practice any religion

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Green DeWitt was able to establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales.

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establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales

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Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention?

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Erasmo Seguin

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The battle of Medina resulted in

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defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition

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The Battle of Medina

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was the deadliest battle in Texas history

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How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas? Options: Anglo settlers helped to build missions and presidios, Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants, Anglo settlers colonized along the border with Mexico, Anglo settlers hoped to claim land for the United States

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Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants

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Which of the following was a contribution of Stephen F. Austin? Options: He established a mission at Galveston Bay., He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas., He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824., He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.

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He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.

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

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Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to the United States.