Mex. National Era P.2

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During the ​

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local Native American tribes were invited to live in ​

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and learn about the ​

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Spanish Colonial Era

Spanish missions

Catholic religion

Texas Revolution

reservations

farming of cotton

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a feature of the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

• It established a monarchy

• It created the state of Coahuila y Tejas

• It made Protestantism the official religion

• It banned all forms of slavery

Multiple Choice

What was the main role of an empresario in Texas?

• To recruit and bring settlers to an area

• To serve as governor of Texas

• To fight against the Spanish government

• To collect taxes from settlers

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Moses Austin is known as the 'Grandfather of

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Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Stephen F. Austin are correct?

• He became the first empresario in Texas.

• He was helped by Erasmo Seguin to pick land for his settlement.

• He was the first American to work with the Spanish government to settle Texas.

• He was known as the 'Grandfather of Texas'.

Multiple Choice

Why did Stephen F. Austin choose the land between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers for his colony?

• Because it was close to the ocean

• Because it had rich soil, access to water, and a warm climate

• Because it was near a large city

• Because it was already settled

Open Ended

Based on the maps shown, describe the location of Austin's colony in relation to other empresario grants in Texas.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were requirements for Anglo settlers to settle in Austin's colony?

• Convert to Catholicism

• Become a Spanish/Mexican citizen

• Own land in the United States

• Be of good, moral character

Multiple Choice

Who will benefit the most from the distribution of land according to the chart?

• Free man

• Man + Wife

• Man + Wife + Kid

• Man + Wife + Kid + Slave

Open Ended

Compare the settlements established by Green DeWitt and Martin De Leon. What were the main differences in the groups they settled and the towns they founded?

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The first 300 families in Austin's colony were known as the

Three Hundred.

Multiple Choice

What was one major change introduced by the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

• It established a Federal Republic with elected representatives.

• It made English the official language.

• It separated Texas as an independent state.

• It banned all forms of religion.