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 - the purchase of Louisiana, immigration from Spain increases, the issuance of the Grito de Dolores, immigration from the United States increased

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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?
- 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.