MOY Final 2024

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How did Europeans discover the knowledge of Texas in 1519? Options: Ponce de Leon was the first to see Texas, Alonso Alvarez de Pineda of Spain mapped the Texas Coastline, Diego Velaquez was the first to explore Texas, La Salle of France of France mapped the Texas Coastline

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Alonso Alvarez de Pineda of Spain mapped the Texas Coastline

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What is the significance of the year 1821 in Texas?

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Mexico gained its independence from Spain.

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Which French explorer established Fort St Louis, claimed Texas for France, and encouraged Spain to start settling in Texas?

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La Salle

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Which explorer shipwrecked on Galveston Bay, lived with the Karankawa tribe in Texas, and then wrote a journal about his journey?

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Cabeza de Vaca

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After Moses Austin died, who took over his land grant and carried out the Texas Venture?

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Stephen F. Austin

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What were the three requirements to enter Texas and the empresario colonies? be of good moral character, become a Mexican citizen and become a Catholic, Speak Spanish, become an American citizen and become a Catholic, Speak English, become a Mexican citizen and become a Catholic

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be of good moral character, become a Mexican citizen and become a Catholic

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Stephen F. Austin fulfilled his contract with the Mexican government by bringing 300 families. They are known as _________________.

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The Old Three Hundred

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Which event included Haden Edwards who tried to rebel against Mexico after his land grant was canceled? Options: Arrest of Stephen F. Austin, Conflict at Anahuac, Fredonian Rebellion, Mier y Teran Report

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Fredonian Rebellion

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What was the purpose of land grants?

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to encourage Anglo-Americans to settle in TX in exchange for cheap land

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A mission is a

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a religious settlement built by Spain.