Texas History 1st Sem. part 2

Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla helped start the Mexican struggle for independence with his

• resignation speech.
• Grito de Dolores.
• eulogy for King Philip of Spain.
• Sermon to the Masses.

What action did Spanish general Arredondo take in response to the Gutiérrez-Magee expedition?

• He pardoned the leaders of the expedition.
• He began a campaign of revenge against Tejanos.
• He joined the rebellion against Spain.
• He resigned his position and returned to Mexico.

Spain should abandon all missions and presidios except those at La Bahía and San Antonio. San Antonio should replace Los Adaes as the capital of Texas. The Spanish population in East Texas should be moved to San Antonio. The Spanish should befriend the Comanches as an ally against the Apaches.
Who made the recommendations listed above to the Spanish government?

• Marqués de Rubí
• José Gutiérrez de Lara
• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
• Agustín de Iturbide

Why did Jean Lafitte raid Spanish ships in the Gulf of Mexico?

• He was a supporter of Texas independence.
• He wanted to capture Spanish treasure.
• He had been hired by the French to weaken Spanish shipping.
• He was a secret agent for the United States.

What industry grew in Texas after Mexico won its independence?

• manufacturing
• ranching
• shipping
• mining

Many Mexican officials viewed Texas and other northern frontier territories as 

• vital in protecting the rest of the country. 
• worthless properties. 
• lands full of riches.
• places to find more settlers. 

Which of the following is not true of the Anglo settlers of Texas? 

• Anglo settlers established farms. 
• Anglo settlers started ranches. 
• Anglo settlers built ports to ship goods to the United States.
• Anglo settlers shared their culture with the American Indians.

The State Colonization Law of 1825 required new Texas settlers to 

• pay higher taxes.
• protect the borderlands.
• become Catholics.
• create a capital.

Under the State Colonization Law of 1825, new settlers did not have to pay taxes for

• 6 months
• 10 years
• 25 year
• 50 years

Which of the following statements about settlement patterns is not true?  

• Settlers preferred settling along rivers and streams. 
• Colonists only lived in areas with established transportation routes.
• Colonists avoided lands where American Indians lived.
• Some settlers chose land that resembled their old homes.