Mexican National Era Vocabulary

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The period from 1821 to 1836 when Mexico governed Texas is known as the

Era. (2 words)

Multiple Choice

Which term describes a written set of basic rules and laws that explains how a government works and outlines the rights of the people it serves?

• Constitution

• Merger

• Filibuster

• Empresario

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Empresario system during the Mexican National Era?

• A person who was given permission by a government to settle land and bring in new settlers.

• A trade agreement between Mexico and Texas.

• A military alliance between Anglo settlers and Tejanos.

• A religious movement led by Mexican priests.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to a big change, often violent, where people fight to replace their current government or ruler with a new one?

• Revolution

• Independence

• Merger

• Filibuster

Fill in the Blanks

After years of fighting, Mexico won its

from Spain in 1821.

Multiple Select

Select all terms that are associated with taking control of land, either legally or illegally. (Choose 2)

• Empresario

• Filibuster

• Merger

• Constitution

Drag and Drop

The​

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of two small settlements resulted in a larger town.

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merger

constitution

independence

revolution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a treaty between countries?

• To stop conflict, make peace, or agree on shared rules and goals

• To encourage migration.

• To establish new languages

• To create new holidays

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A

is an official agreement between countries to stop conflict or make peace.

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for "Anglo?"

• Canadian

• Australian

• British

• American

Dropdown

A Tejano person has ​

Select answer

descent.