Mexican National Era

One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes--

• the introduction of cattle ranching
• the establishment of Anglo settlements
• the conversion of American Indian Tribes
• the fighting of the American Revolution

How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas? Hint: People like Moses Austin

• It continued the empresario system in Texas
• It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas
• It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools
• It transferred land from Mexico settlers to Anglo settlers

The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger of the two geographic regions eventually resulted in--

• an end to immigration to the region
• political tensions that divided the region
• the spread of slavery further into Mexico
• increased conflicts with American Indian tribes

The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to--

• convince the United States to support Mexico
• continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo
• suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas
• defend settlers from attacks from American Indians

Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?

• He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the U.S.
• He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Louisiana
• He was responsible for stealing wild mustangs from Northern Texas prairies
• He was thought to be helping pirates stash stolen gold along the Texas coast

Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' Independence from Spain?

• Peter Bean
• James Long
• William Magee
• Philip Nolan

During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in--

• victory for the Republican Army
• arrests of many revolutionary fighters
• calls for the filibusters to invade Texas
• defeat of the Gutierrez-Magee expedition

Which successful Texan rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention and located land for the first Austin Colony?

• Martin De Leon
• Jose Francisco Ruiz
• Lorenzo de Zavala
• Erasmo Seguin

As an American impresario, Green DeWitt was able to--

• negotiate a treaty with the American Indian tribes
• establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales
• continue the work that Moses Austin had started
• join with Martin De Leon doubling the size of his land holdings

The colony established by Martin De Leon differed from the DeWitt colony because it was--

• farther North
• twice as large
• settled by Mexican families
• home to Irish Catholic Immigrants