Mexican Colonization and the Empresario System

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

• the introduction of cattle ranching

• the establishment of Anglo settlements

• the fighting of the American Revolution

• the conversion of American Indian tribes

In 1821

• Austin was established as the capital of Texas

• Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas

• Juan Seguin migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

• Spain granted Mexico independence

The Mexican Constitution of 1824 specifically restricted the people's right to

• own private property

• start a small business

• freely practice any religion

• settle north of the Rio Grande River

Green DeWitt was able to

• negotiate a treaty with the American Indian tribes

• establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales

• administering Spanish language tests to settlers

• expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing

Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention?

• Martin De Leon

• Jose Francisco Ruiz

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Erasmo Seguin

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 Guiterrez-Magee expedition

The Battle of Medina

• was the deadliest battle in Texas history

• not a big deal

• only fought between Native Americans

How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?

• Anglo settlers helped to build missions and presidios

• Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants

• Anglo settlers colonized along the border with Mexico

• Anglo settlers hoped to claim land for the United States

Which of the following was a contribution of Stephen F. Austin?

• He established a mission at Galveston Bay.

• He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.

• He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824.

• He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.

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

• Land in west and northwest Texas was claimed by France.

• American Indian tribes had been pushed out of these areas.

• It was a prime location for establishing plantations and ranches.

• Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to the United States.