The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that--

Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico.

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

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

Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas? Options: He established a mission at Galveston Bay., He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas., 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.

One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios was by--

requiring settler to practice the Catholic religion

Which of the following sources is most likely to contain bias? A student's end-of-the year report card and standardized test scores, The summary at the end of a chapter in a history textbook, Copies of the 2010 census data for the State of Texas, A political tweet from one candidate about their opponent

A political tweet from one candidate about their opponent

What is the greatest thing that Stephen F. Austin did for Texas? Options: He established a mission in Houston at Minute Maid park, He explored West Texas, He helped draft the Mexican constitution, He founded the first large anglo-American colony in Texas, the "Old 300"

He founded the first large anglo-American colony in Texas, the "Old 300"

Who had permission from Spain to bring settlers to Texas? Why was he unable to do so?

Moses Austin had permission from Spain to bring settlers to Texas. He was unable to do so because he became very ill.

What renewed the Spanish interest in Texas after they failed to find gold?

The French began exploring the area.

Why did the Spanish build missions in Texas?

To convert Native Americans to Christianity.

Why did the Spanish build settlements in Texas?

To expand their empire and gain more citizens.

How did the Native Americans react to the Spanish trying to come in and change their way of life?

They did not like it or want to give up their culture.

What was the role (job) of the priests in the Spanish missions?

Led Native Americans through daily activities and prayer.

What was the impact of the Spanish roads in Texas?

Made travel more efficient (better) from Mexico to Texas

All of the following are influences of Spanish culture in Texas except: food such as French fries and pizza, animals such as horses, names of cities, the Catholic religion

food such as French fries and pizza

Why did the Spanish build settlements north of Mexico in the 1600s?

To create a buffer between Mexico and other European claims.

What duties were included in the job description of Spanish soldiers in Texas?

protect the missions and patrol for Native Americans

What is one characteristic of the Spanish missions?

They taught Native Americans the Spanish way of life.

What were the negative effects of the Spanish missions in Texas?

diseases killed many Native Americans

Why did many missions in Texas fail?

Native Americans had their own culture and way of life.

Texas History Midterm Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which explorer was shipwrecked on Galveston Island?

Back

Cabeza de Vaca

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do early settlements focus on settling near rivers?

Back

available water

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which region of Texas has the lowest elevations and is hot and humid? Options: North Central, Gulf Coast, Great Plains, Mountains & Basins

Back

Gulf Coast

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a presidio?

Back

Fort

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happened to Moses Austin, the first empresario to seek permission from Mexico to bring Anglos into Texas?

Back

He died from a sickness.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Anglo settlers come into Texas?

Back

The affordable land

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?

Back

Battle of Gonzales

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