Anglo Texas

What did José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara do to help free Texas from Spanish rule?

• He led forces against the Spanish south of San Antonio.
•  He issued a grito for a rebellion against Spanish forces
• He traveled to Washington, D.C., and asked for men, money, and supplies.
• He surrendered San Antonio to Republican forces.

What was one reason Mexico wanted independence from Spain?

•  Colonists resented Spain’s half-hearted attempt to rule them.
• Spain wanted to support public churches exclusively.
• Mestizos were given the best jobs.
• The Spanish king gave money and land to colonial churches.

According to this excerpt, what is the distinct Tejano culture?

•  It is seen throughout Spain today.
• It reflects the unique traditions of farmers and ranchers.
• It is a blend of Hispanic and Spanish cultures.
• It is a blend of Texas and Spanish cultures.

 The _____ ended Spanish rule Mexico and made Mexico an independent nation.

• New Mexico Treaty
• Treaty of New Orleans
• Treaty of Córdoba
• ​Adams-Onís Treaty

Mexico's independence in 1821 marked the beginning of a period known as the _____ era?

• Mexican Imperial
•  Mexican National
• Texas Colonial
• Spanish Colonial

How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 affect Texas?

• Settlers could only gain title to land through an empresario
• Settlers had to learn to speak Spanish before they could move to Texas
• Only non-Catholics were allowed to move to Texas.
•  Foreigners, such as settlers from the United States, were invited to immigrate to Texas

What restriction did the 1824 Mexican colonization law place on colonization within Texas?

• Settlers had to be willing to become permanent residents of Texas to receive land.
• Colonies could only be established on the coast.
• Land grants in Texas had to exceed 5,000 acres
• Only men with wives and children could settle in Texas.

Which of the following was a result of the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

• Texas became a separate state.
• Texas and Coahuila were united into a Mexican state.
• Texas was given 12 representatives in the state legislature
• Texas was divided into 4 territories.

Moses Austin became the first man to gain permission from Spain to bring _____ settlers to Texas

• African American
• ​Native American
• ​ ​Latin American
• Anglo American

After his father died, _____ took over the task of establishing a colony in Texas.

• ​ ​Moses Austin
• Stephen F. Austin
• Baron de Bastrop
• Antonio Martínez