Mexican Colonization and the Empresario System

Mexican Colonization and the Empresario System

7th Grade

20 Qs

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Mexican Colonization and the Empresario System

Mexican Colonization and the Empresario System

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

An end to immigration to the region.
Political tensions that divided the region.
The spread of slavery further into Mexico.
Increased conflicts with Native American tribes.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To gain religious freedom.
To build missions and forts.
To search for cities of gold.
To find cheap farmland.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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 test to settlers.
Expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why were most Texas land grants located in east and central Texas?

Land in the west and northwest Texas was claimed by France.
Indians had been pushed out of these areas.
It was a prime location for establishing plantations.
Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to the US.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Erasmo Seguin
Stephen's Wife
Miguel Hidalgo
Spanish government

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