Mexican Nationals

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The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila y Tejas. What did this eventually cause?

• Political tensions that divided the region

• The spread of slavery further into Mexico

• Increased conflicts with Native American tribes

• An end to immigration to the region

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Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820s?

• To gain religious freedom

• To build missions and forts

• To search for cities of gold

• To find cheap farmland

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Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants by...?

• Introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers

• Requiring settlers to practice the Catholic Religion

• Administering Spanish language tests to settlers

• Expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing

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Why were most Texas land grants located in east and central

• Land in the west and northwest was claimed by France

• Indians had been pushed out of these areas

• It was prime location for establishing plantations

• Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to the US

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Who became the first man to gain permission from Spain to bring Anglo-American settlers into Texas?

• Stephen Austin

• Moses Austin

• Green Dewitt

• Antonio Martinez

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Who took over Moses Austin's dream to carry out the "Texas Venture" when Moses passed away?

• Beth Austin

• Ian Austin

• Stephen Austin

• Sarah Austin

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Who helped Stephen Austin find the perfect place for Austin's Colony?

• Erasmo Sequin

• Stephen's Wife

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Spanish government

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What year did Mexico gain its independence?

• 1821

• 1835

• 1662

• 1492

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What treaty gave the United States control of Florida and agreed to the Sabine River as the border of Mexican Texas?

• Mexico-United States Treaty

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Louisiana Treaty

• Neutral Treaty

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What is a land agent who sells Spanish land to foreigners?

• Filibuster

• Empresario

• Pirate

• Explorer

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What nationalities were brought into Texas?

• Anglo-Americans only

• African Americans only

• Mexicans only

• Anglo-Americans, Mexicans and African Americans

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There were three requirements to being able to move to Mexican Texas. What is one of these requirements?

• Being Catholic or saying you would convert

• Being Mormon or saying you would convert

• Being a Pastafarian or saying you would convert

• Being a Baptist or saying you would convert

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Who gave the Speech "Gritos de dolores"

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Father Francisco Hidalgo

• Fray Damian Massanet

• Juan Seguin

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When did Mexico FINALLY get its independence

• 1821

• 1836

• 1810

• 1776

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Who is the Father of Mexican Independence

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Father Francisco Hidalgo

• Fray Damian Massanet

• Moses Austin

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What famously began the Mexican war for independence?

• El Grito de Doloras- Scream for independence

• El Grito de Guadalajara- Cry of Guadalajara

• El Grito de Dolores- Cry of Dolores

• El Grito de Alegria- Cry of Joy

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What is significant about the date 1821?

• San Antonio was founded

• Mexico became independent from Spain

• LaSalle established Fort St. Louis

• Texas became independent

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Who is the 2nd most successful Empresario

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green Dewitt

• Martin DeLeon

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Nickname of the familes Stephen F. Austin brought

• Old Three Hundred

• The famous Three Hundred

• Trail of Families

• The infamous Trail

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Who wrote the Mexican Constitution of 1824

• Fray Massanet

• Martin DeLeon

• Erasmo Seguin

• Alonzo Pienda

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Who was the original Empresario

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green Dewitt

• Martin DeLeon