Mexican National Era Review

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Spanish settlements were often established in locations near water sources and natural resources.

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In locations near water sources and natural resources.

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The "father" of the lower Rio Grande missions was-

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Jose de Escandon

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The founder of the first Spanish mission in Texas was -

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Damian Massanet

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Which of the following led to Mexico's war against Spain? Political, economic, and social inequities, Decreased taxes, Immigration laws that favored Anglos, Compromises between New Spain and the Spanish king

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Political, economic, and social inequities

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Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Juan Bautista de las Casas, and Jose Bernardo Gutierrez all made contributions which led directly to -

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Mexican independence

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One result of Mexico's independence from Spain was -

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immigration from the United States increased

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Who is known as the "Father of Texas" because he brought so many settlers to Texas?

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Stephen F Austin

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Spanish missionaries were important to the settlement of Texas mainly because they -

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established thriving settlements

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This man established a Texas colony, primarily consisting of Mexican settlers.

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Martin de Leon

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Which of the following best represents a characteristic Stephen F Austin sought in his prospective colonists?
Options:
Religious individuals who would start their own Catholic settlement,
People who opposed the institution of slavery,
Gamblers who would make money for the new settlement,
People of good character who would be loyal to the Mexican government.

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People of good character who would be loyal to the Mexican government.