New Settlers Arrive in Texas

Open Ended

Why do you think new settlers arriving in Texas during the early 1800s was significant for the region's history?

Multiple Choice

What was one of Father Miguel Arizpe's main advocacies during the revolution?

• Equality between creoles and peninsulares

• Independence from Spain

• Religious freedom

• Economic reform

Multiple Choice

How did Father Arizpe contribute to the revolutionary movement after his release from prison in 1820?

• He became Emperor of Mexico

• He supported the overthrow of Emperor Augustin I

• He left politics

• He moved to Texas

Open Ended

What were two major concerns for the new government of the First Mexican Republic regarding Texas after the War of Independence?

Multiple Choice

What were the two main groups of settlers in Texas during the early 1800s, and how did they differ?

• Anglos were white settlers from the United States, while Tejanos were settlers of Spanish/Mexican descent.

• Anglos were settlers from Spain, while Tejanos were settlers from France.

• Anglos were Native Americans, while Tejanos were African slaves.

• Anglos were Mexican government officials, while Tejanos were American farmers.

Open Ended

What were some of the key guidelines established by the Colonization Law of 1824 for Anglo settlers in Texas?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were reasons for Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo settlement in Texas?

• Spanish: to secure control and resources; Mexican: increase population and protect borders; Anglo: afford land and increase population

• Spanish: to escape persecution; Mexican: to find gold; Anglo: to spread religion

• Spanish: to build railroads; Mexican: to establish democracy; Anglo: to escape war

• Spanish: to trade with Native Americans; Mexican: to build missions; Anglo: to mine silver

Multiple Choice

After the Mexican War of Independence, what happened to the Spanish missions and presidios in Texas?

• They were expanded and improved by the Mexican government.

• They fell into deep disrepair and were largely abandoned by Native Americans.

• They became centers of trade and commerce.

• They were converted into schools and hospitals.

Multiple Choice

What was the main motivation behind the Mexican government's campaign of secularization of the Spanish missions in Texas?

• To increase agricultural production

• To reduce Spanish influence through the Catholic Church

• To attract more settlers from the United States

• To convert Native Americans to Protestantism

Multiple Choice

What were the main challenges faced by the Mexican government in settling Texas in the 1820s, and how did they attempt to address these challenges?

• A shortage of land and resources; they attempted to import goods from the United States.

• A lack of interest from Mexicans in settling the frontier; they recruited outsiders, specifically Anglos, to populate the state.

• Frequent attacks from Native Americans; they built more forts along the frontier.

• A lack of water supply; they constructed irrigation systems.

Open Ended

Compare the economic incentives for Anglo settlers to move to Texas with the cost of land in the United States during the 1820s.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Anglo settlers in Texas is/are correct?

• They were eager to integrate Native Americans into their society.

• They were primarily motivated by economic opportunities.

• They were typically hostile toward Native Americans.

• They wanted to share their culture with Native Americans.

Open Ended

Why did the Mexican government decide to open settlement of Texas to Anglo settlers from the United States?

Open Ended

How did the Mexican War of Independence influence the history of Texas?

Multiple Choice

What years are known as the Mexican National period in Texas?

• 1821-1836

• 1800-1821

• 1836-1845

• 1845-1860