TExas Mexico

Front

Why did many American settlers move to Texas in the 1820s?

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They were promised land by the Mexican government.

Front

In what year did Mexico abolish slavery, causing tensions with settlers?

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1837

Front

One of the requirements Mexico made for the settlers in Texas was to become members of

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Roman Catholic Church

Front

What group did Stephen F. Austin bring to Texas?

Back

The Anglos

Front

What is the river we share with Mexico called in the United States?

Back

Rio Grande

Front

Which Mexican peninsula is in the western part of Mexico? Options: Yucatan Peninsula, Tehuantepec Peninsula, Mexican Peninsula, Baja California

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Baja California

Front

Who led the first wave of American Settlers into Texas?

Back

Stephen F. Austin

Front

Why did Texans fight for independence from Mexico?

Back

Mexico closed the border to new US immigrants, Santa Anna became the leader of Mexico, and the Texans did not like him, Mexico wanted to abolish slavery.

Front

What battle ended the Texan War of Independence?

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Battle of San Jacinto

Front

Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?

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Sam Houston