Unit 4: Mexican National and Empresario Test Review

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One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes — the introduction of cattle ranching, the establishment of Anglo settlements, the fighting of the American Revolution, the conversion of American Indian tribes

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the establishment of Anglo settlements

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

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Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

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How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?

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It continued the empresario system in Texas.

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The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger of the two geographic regions eventually resulted in —

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political tensions that divided the region

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The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to —

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continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo

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Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?

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He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States.

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Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' independence from Spain?

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James Long

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During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —

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defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition

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While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people’s right to —

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freely practice any religion

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Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the first Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence?

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Erasmo Seguín